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Recall campaign98V279000

Recall 98V279000: 1998–1999 Gulf Toyota Camry and 1 other model

Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Report received
Nov 3, 1998
Manufacturer
Gulf states toyota, inc.
Potentially affected
1,519vehicles
Model years
1998–1999

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: sport utility vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with an audiovox securikey+ security system and securikey+ security systems with remote starter system and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc., in the states of texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi. Certain securikey+ and securikey+ with remote start wiring harnesses can malfunction causing an electrical failure.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or hvac fan speed controls. Also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.