TOYOTA CAMRY 1998: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V307000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | CAMRY | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-30 | 1999-11-01 | 1999-11-08 |
Production Dates: 1994-07-26 - 1998-07-09
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: X06/XL7
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 540037
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999.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 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
