Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V113000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 01/01/1990 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 75863 | 10/01/1993 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/07/1993 | 07/12/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain windshield wiper components are subject to premature failure due to insufficient strength to function under high load levels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The windshield wiper assembly can fail and ceaseoperation entirely, resulting in reduced driver visibility in inclement weather. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new wiper motors, certain wiper arm components, and retorque the wiper arm pivot. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; windshield wiper and washer.vehicle description: 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive mini vans. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE93016 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/09/1993 | 07/20/1993 | WINDSHIELD WIPER MTR FAILS | 93V113000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA93010 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/26/1993 | 09/29/1993 | UNDER DASH FIRES | 93V147000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 100000 | ||
| In heavy rain at 55mph, the windshield wipers hit each other, flip, scratch the glass and stop working. toyota has acknowledged the recall but will not pay for the parts or the service. the parts are available. the parts alone are over a thousand dollars. the wiper assembly and or motor are defective and have done this several times. there is no way to predict when it will happen again. visibility is reduced to zero when it happens on the freeway. it is deadly and i am trying to find out what to do to get toyota to honor the recall. i had 3 kids in the car when the wipers tripped and flipped on the freeway. my visibility went to zero instantly. i swerved to the side of the freeway to pull over, fortunately there was no one behind me at that moment. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Blower switch burned out. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 10/21/1997 | 1 | 04/21/1991 | |
| Loose glass pane on passenger side rear window. | |||
| 09/13/1996 | |||
| Tailgate power window blew out of vehicle while driving 55 mph on the express way.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| Interior parts for sideview mirrors is made out of cheap plastic and both of the exterior mirrors are inoperative. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| Failure of rear windshield wipers to operate. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/27/1993 | |||
| The electrical sun roof not working its the cable. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 12/22/1998 | |||
| Consumer noticed a screw molded int0 the window was broken on rear window side, behind driver. believed this condition can result in the window collapsing if enough wind pressure is applied. consumer believed this was a safety factor and wanted on record/ dealer notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/13/2007 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota preva. while driving at 55 mph in heavy rain, the windshield wipers hit each other, flipped, scrap the glass and stop functioning. the failure occurred on more than one occasion. when the failure occurred, the contact had to pull over to the side of the road and flip the wipers so that they could work properly. the contact stated that if she drove slower than 55 mph, the failure did not occur as often. the contact referenced recall 93v113000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) as one dealer stated that the vehicle was included but another stated that the vehicle was not. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 130,000. | |||
| Windshield wiper arms are not synchronized when windshield wipers are operating. arms hit each other and become stuck. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 04/23/1997 | |
| Recall 93v113000/ windshield wiper and washer. dealer did not have parts to correct the recall. owner has received a second recall notice. *ak the dealer still does not have the parts. *yh | |||
| 03/22/1999 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers get stuck, don't work properly. consumer feels this is a safety issue. *ak | |||
| 10/21/1997 | 1 | 04/21/1991 | |
| Windshield wipers failedduring inclement weather. | |||
| 10/21/1997 | 1 | 04/21/1991 | |
| Woindshield wipers are dangling. | |||
| 11/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper stabilizer arm cut off drivers finger tip. (attorney for client) *dsh | |||
| 01/29/1996 | |||
| The windshield wiper is broken after being fixed by a recall notice.please describe. tt | |||
| Consumer received a manufacturer recall on the windshield wiper wasn't having problem until dealer fixed it can't find the recall there is investigation pe9316. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 08/20/1990 | ||
| Windshield wiper pivot failed prior to/after recall repairs. | |||
| Under campaign 93v113000, dealer only replaced passenger side wiper motor/arm/pivot, driver's side was brought in, dealer says it's not under recall *ak | |||