| Issue ID | 1456287 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081484 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/03/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "toyota piston ring recall"i have not recieve a notice that a recall for 2008 camry, which i purchased in june of 2017. I have driven it only 6,000 miles and have changed the oil twice. Both times, i realized that the amount of oil in the car was abnormally low. I recently got an oil change at valvoline store, about 1200 miles ago, on march 15, 2018. It is already dangerously low, after driving in a normal fashion, 10 days later. I am now aware that a recall has occurred for millions of toyotas having the improper piston rings installed. Since i bought the car during this recall period, i would like to have the issue resolved by toyota bearing all of the costs to repair it. This ongoing problem will prove to be fatal to the engine in my cat and will continue to be a safety concern, should the engine seize, or otherwise malfunction, while i am driving it. I have visited and addressed my issue with my local, copeland toyota dealership. They deny any responsibility to repair it. I have spoken with 2 representatives at toyota headquarters whom also deny that toyota has any responsibility. There are still millions of cars by thus maker, out on the road, driven everyday with this safety issue. I would like to hear from another authority , what i am to do about getting toyota to fix my car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142281 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | S. EASTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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