Recall 97V156000: 1997 Toyota Camry and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 17, 1997

Manufacturer

Toyota motor co., ltd.

Potentially affected

18,746vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Lexus ES30045 complaints
• 1997 Toyota Avalon125 complaints
• 1997 Toyota Camry555 complaints