NHTSA Recall 13V505000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V505000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Toyota Avalon; 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid; 2013 Toyota Camry; 2014 Toyota Camry; 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid; 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid; 2014 Toyota Corolla
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 9,795
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing north America, inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 camry and camry hv, model year 2013 avalon and avalon hv and model year 2014 corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard, no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems. "
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 8, 2013
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