Recall 97V-213: 1997 Toyota Camry

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Nov 20, 1997, covering about 289,326 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-213
Report date
Nov 20, 1997
Vehicles affected
289,326
Owners notified
Dec 15, 1997

The problem

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

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ComponentElectrical System › Ignition
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number97V213000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Camry1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-213?

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.

How is recall 97V-213 fixed?

Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.