NHTSA Recall 01V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V012000; Date: Jan. 16, 2001
This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Toyota Camry; 1999 Toyota Camry; 2000 Toyota Camry; 2001 Toyota Camry
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 53,061
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began February 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. 10a. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 23, 2001
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