Recalls for 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

Posted on: 2013-11-01
Description
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
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.

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.