NHTSA Campaign #92V135000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SEPTEMBER 22
1992

554,910 vehicles recalled

1988 TOYOTA CAMRY -- The electronic control unit (ECU) for the power door lock system can fail, causing the contacts to "weld", and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with failure of the door to lock or unlock, even under manual operation.

If the door fails to open after ECU failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ECU. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V135000 »

NHTSA Campaign #89V175000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

OCTOBER 18
1989

408,225 vehicles recalled

1988 TOYOTA CAMRY -- Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V175000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V127000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

AUGUST 01
1988

11,486 vehicles recalled

1988 TOYOTA CAMRY -- Due to a design defect in the thread profile of the car jack, when the wagon is raised, the jack may be unable to sustain the vehicle.

Jack could lower itself with potential to cause personalinjury.

Replace jack. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V127000 »