NHTSA recall 97V-213 (97V213000)

electrical system recall reported November 20, 1997 - about 289,326 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V213000
Also written as: 97V-213
Reported: November 20, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~289,326
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-213 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Camry - 1997

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