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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V505📅 Nov 1, 2013

2013–2014 Toyota Camry & 2013–2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid + 3 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V505000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
9,795
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-331-4331
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 8, 2013
Built
Aug 13, 2013 – Aug 22, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V505 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V505?

2013–2014 Toyota Camry & 2013–2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid + 3 more. 9,795 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-331-4331.