1997 Toyota Camry Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 99V307000Nov 1, 1999540,037 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1995–1998, Lexus ES300 1994–1998

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

  Possible consequence: This can result in a loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

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• 97V213000Nov 20, 1997289,326 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1997

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.

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• 97V156000Sep 17, 199718,746 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
  Covers: Toyota Camry 1997, Lexus ES300 1997, Toyota Avalon 1997

  Reported issue: 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…

  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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02079Engine compartment fireClosed · Oct 22, 2002
• PE97034Ignition interlock failureClosed · Jul 16, 1997

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