Doors: latchRecall 92V-135 · 1987–1990 Toyota Camry
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 92V-135 covers 554,910 1987–1990 Toyota Camry for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
The fix
INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: POWER DOOR LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1986 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STUCK POWER DOOR LOCKSNHTSA