2013–2014 Toyota Corolla, Camry, Camry Hybrid and more recall: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V505000
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring
- Vehicles affected
- About 9,795
What is wrong
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."
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Toyota Avalon (2013); Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2013); Toyota Camry (2013, 2014); Toyota Camry Hybrid (2013, 2014); Toyota Corolla (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.