1988 Toyota Camry Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1988 Toyota Camry. 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.

• 16V396000Jun 2, 20167,749 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010, Highlander 2005–2011, Sienna 2005–2011 +11 more

  Reported issue: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat…

  Possible consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

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• 92V135000Sep 22, 1992554,910 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1987–1990

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.

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• 89V175000Oct 18, 1989408,225 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1987–1989

  Reported issue: Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

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

  Remedy: Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

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• 88V127000Aug 1, 198811,486 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1988

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Jack could lower itself with potential to cause personalinjury.

  Remedy: REPLACE JACK.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA97008Leaking fuel tankClosed · Apr 23, 1997
• EA92044Throttle stickingClosed · Dec 18, 1992
• PE92065Throttle stickingClosed · Jul 16, 1992
• EA92013Stuck power door locksClosed · May 8, 1992
• EA90028Passive safety belt failsClosed · May 29, 1990
• PE90027Passive safety belt warninClosed · Dec 15, 1989
• EA89020Front lap belt jamsClosed · Mar 22, 1989
• PE89014Frnt seat lap belt jammingClosed · Nov 18, 1988

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