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Toyota Camry Recall 13V505: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

NHTSA campaign 13V505, reported October 17, 2013, 9,795 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V505Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
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."
Risk
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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

Toyota Avalon2013
Toyota Avalon Hybrid2013
Toyota Camry20132014
Toyota Camry Hybrid20132014
Toyota Corolla2014