Recall 98V-155: 1994 Toyota Camry

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 8, 1998, covering about 104,928 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-155
Report date
Jul 8, 1998
Vehicles affected
104,928
Owners notified
Aug 10, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will retighten the steering set nut.

Notes

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ComponentSteering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V155000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Camry1994All 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 98V-155?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

How is recall 98V-155 fixed?

Dealers will retighten the steering set nut.

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.