TOYOTA CAMRY 1994: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-10 | 1998-07-08 | 1998-07-09 |
Production Dates: 1993-04-13 - 1994-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104928
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1998.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
