Toyota recalls 423000 RAV4 SUVs for wiper defects

The recall covers the windshield wiper arm assembly.

Windshield wipers are made for water, but Toyota says in this case water is the enemy of the wipers.

TORRANCE, California- Toyota Motor Sales United States of America is recalling approximately 421,000 2009-’12 Toyota RAV4 SUVs because the windshield wipers could become inoperative, the automaker said on Thursday. This can not be treated s a small issue at all.

The models subject to recall include 2009-2012 RAV4 and the 2012-14 RAV4 EV (the all-electric version). The windshield wipers of the affected vehicles can stop working if water causes corrosion and… Unusual wear in the harness can cause a short… The company has discovered a problem that allows the wiper link to separate from the crank arm.

Toyota says it will start informing customers to come into dealers to get the issue repaired for free, of course. Owners of this very impacted styles will certainly be apprise by Toyota over top class post about this particular overall condition plus a encounter will certainly be routine in the neighborhood businesses. The notification mail will be sent by the company around mid November.