Its Shop Time Mondays: Mitsubishi And Toyota Are In The Hot Seat

1. Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V103000

Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 158,651

Summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

2. Electronic Stability Control Deactivates/FMVSS 126

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V122000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Potential Number of Units Affected 64,901

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H.