Toyota Previa Recall R/1993/064: Possible Loss Of Windscreen Wiper Action, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 29 Oct 1993
- Launched
- 2,506
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/064
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Previa vehicles built between 1 January 1990 and 30 June 1991. The windscreen wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm may be of insufficient strength and could fail under extreme operating conditions with loss of wiper action. The dealer will replacement of the wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm with modified components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm may be of insufficient strength and could fail under extreme operating conditions with loss of wiper action.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF WINDSCREEN WIPER ACTION. Defect: The windscreen wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm may be of insufficient strength and could fail under extreme operating conditions with loss of wiper action. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm with modified components.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of windscreen wiper action.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the wiper motor and passenger side wiper arm with modified components.
Are You Affected?
Previa built between 1 January 1990 and 30 June 1991 may be included. Toyota estimates 2,506 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/064. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avensis, Lexus GS, PreviaTow ball may fracture | Low | R/2012/102 | |
| ProaceFront wiper may fail | Book soon | R/2013/152 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was RCOMP/96/003 on 25 Jul 1996, for security of ROOF RACK. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 1993.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/064, launched 29 October 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.