Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Outlander Sport +3 more: Visibility — fan/motor

Affects Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Outlander Sport, Lancer Evolution, Lancer, Outlander · 2009–2011 — about 77K vehicles.

The hazard

Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational