Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Located In The Caribbean, Due To A Software Programming Error In The Electronic Timing And Control System (Etacs), While Using The Intermittent Wiper Mode, The Intermittent Wiper Sweep Time Interval May Increase As Much As 6.8 Second Between Wiper Sweeps.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
OUTLANDER
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V429000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs During Severe Weather And During Vehicle’S High-Speed Operation, The Driver Visibility Would Be Reduced, Which Could Lead To A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Etacs Module. Owner Notification Began November 14, 2003. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Caribbean At 1-800-981-0452.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030620
End Of Manufacture
20030711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
394
Date Owners Notified
20031114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031103