2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 12V491000Oct 10, 20122,519,424 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls
  Covers: Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007–2009, Camry 2007–2009, RAV4 2007–2009 +10 more

  Reported issue: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process…

  Possible consequence: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the…

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• 09V388000Oct 5, 20094,445,056 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  Covers: Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007–2010, Prius 2004–2009, Tacoma 2005–2010 +5 more

  Reported issue: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

  Possible consequence: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

  Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE14001Brake Actuator malfunctionClosed · Jan 23, 2014

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