Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 98V-155 · 1994 Toyota Camry
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 98V-155 covers 104,928 1994 Toyota Camry for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V155000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
The risk
THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1998.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 April 13, 1993 to August 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENTNHTSA
- STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENTNHTSA