Recall 13V505000: 2013 Toyota Avalon, 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 2013–2014 Toyota Camry +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 17, 2013
Vehicles affected
9,795
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The risk

A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V505000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Owner letters
Nov 8, 2013
Components
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring (Visibility & Wipers)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology