Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
AVALON HYBRID
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V505000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
Effect Of Defect
A Short Circuit Could Cause Inoperative Windshield Wipers, Reducing Driver Visibility And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20130812
End Of Manufacture
20130823
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9795
Date Owners Notified
20131108
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20131017
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
104