Recall 97V-213
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1997 Toyota Camry: Electrical system (ignition).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-213
- Reported
- November 20, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 289,326 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Camry 1997