NHTSA Campaign Id 77V124000; Date: Aug. 16, 1977
1970 Toyota Corona; 1971 Toyota Corona; 1970 Toyota Mark Ii; 1971 Toyota Mark Ii
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 134,625
The neutral safety switch insulating material may deteriorate and cause malfunction and an electrical short to occur, possibly resulting in switch smoking.
Dealer will replace the defective neutral safety switch free of charge on all affected vehicles.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission. System: electrical; ignition switch. Consequences of defect: a fire could start, causing vehicle damage and personalinjury to occupants and nearby persons.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 1977
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