Ignition: switchRecall 77V-124 · Toyota vehicles

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 77V-124 covers 134,625 Toyota vehicles for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected134,6252 models

ReportedAug 16, 1977Owners notified Sep 26, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INSULATING MATERIAL MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SWITCH SMOKING.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Toyota Corona1970, 1971

Toyota Mark II1970, 1971