NHTSA Recall # | 95327 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V091000 |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 12/04/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/02/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/03/12 |
Report created | 07/03/12 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 186798 |
Defect summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 camry vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2008, through february 28, 2009, and model year 2009-2011 venza vehicles manufactured from october 20, 2008, through january 4, 2011. During assembly of the contact-type stop lamp switch, silicone grease may have come in contact with the surface of the switch which could cause contact resistance. If this occurs, warning lamps could illuminate, a no start condition could result, the shift lever may not shift from the |
Consequence summary | Inoperative brake lights would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
Recall notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |