Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V505000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V505000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2013-2014 camry and camry hv, model year 2013 avalon and avalon hv and model year 2014 corolla vehicles Includes 9,795 affected units, Wiper Switch May Fail/FMVSS 104, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 camry and camry hv, model year 2013 avalon and avalon hv and model year 2014 corolla vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V505000
Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00
Subject: Wiper switch may fail/fmvss 104
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 9,795

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.12

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NHTSA ID: 13V505000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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