1997 TOYOTA CAMRY RECALL - #97V213000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THE LOCK PIN OF THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY EVEN WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 TOYOTA CAMRY |
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| Manufacturer |
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
7/29/1996 - 7/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/1997 |
| # Affected |
289,326 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THE LOCK PIN OF THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY EVEN WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE "PARK" POSITION. |
| Consequences |
UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, SHOULD A DRIVER FAIL TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO "PARK" POSITION AND ALSO FAIL TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY DOWN A SLOPE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 TOYOTA CAMRY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST
1997 TOYOTA CAMRY Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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Comments
3/2/2017 - RUTH J BONCHER
Both my 96 and 97 have a problem with the alar. The 97 i took in to dealer. They said they couldnt find anything. Now the alarm doesnt work at all.the 97 keeps beeping the horn. When i turn car off parking brake stays on. Then battery is dead.