NHTSA Recall # | 99743 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V505000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIR |
Date of notification | 08/11/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/08/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/08/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/10/13 |
Report created | 01/11/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 104 |
Estimated number of affected units | 9795 |
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. |
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). |