Lexus Is 350C, Is F +3 more: Visibility/wiper

Affects Lexus Is 350C, Is F, Is 250, Is 350, Is 250C · 2006–2012 — about 268K vehicles.

The hazard

Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational