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Recall 12V-091

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2009 Toyota Camry and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-091
Reported
March 7, 2012
Vehicles affected
186,798 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 camry vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2008, through february 28, 2009, and model year 2009-2011 venza vehicles manufactured from october 20, 2008, through january 4, 2011. During assembly of the contact-type stop lamp switch, silicone grease may have come in contact with the surface of the switch which could cause contact resistance. If this occurs, warning lamps could illuminate, a no start condition could result, the shift lever may not shift from the “park” position, or the vehicle’s brake lights could become inoperative.

The risk

Inoperative brake lights would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); OR GO TO [link removed]

Affected vehicles