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Recall List for the 1997 Toyota Camry

Official recall notices have been issued for the 1997 Toyota Camry by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. It's important to note that most recalls won't cost you anything to get fixed, so if your car is affected you should call an authorized Toyota service shop immediately!

  1. 1997 Toyota Camry EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS NHTSA Campaign #09E025000

    • Date Announced: MAY 11, 2009
    • Vehicles Affected: 42,540

    Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Actions: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

  2. 1997 Toyota Camry STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR NHTSA Campaign #99V307000

    • Date Announced: NOVEMBER 01, 1999
    • Vehicles Affected: 540,037

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

    Consequence: This can result in a loss of vehicle control.

    Actions: Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V307000 »

  4. 1997 Toyota Camry ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION NHTSA Campaign #97V213000

    • Date Announced: NOVEMBER 20, 1997
    • Vehicles Affected: 289,326

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: 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.

    Actions: Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V213000 »

  5. 1997 Toyota Camry SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST NHTSA Campaign #97V156000

    • Date Announced: SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
    • Vehicles Affected: 18,746

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan,Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, noth Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.

    Consequence: This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.

    Actions: Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V156000 »

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