1990 Toyota Camry Recalls

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June 2nd, 2016
Recalled Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Recall Date
June 2nd, 2016
Units Effected
7,749
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V396000
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SET16B
Manufactured Begin Date: December 5th, 1987
Manufactured End Date: January 27th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: July 14th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

September 29th, 1992
Recalled Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Date
September 29th, 1992
Units Effected
554,910
NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V135000
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: November 9th, 1992

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: POWER DOOR LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS.

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