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certain all weather floor mats (awfm) specifically sold as an optional accessory for use on the 2007 and 2008 model year lexus es350 and toyota camry vehicles. the awfm includes two grommet holes and retaining hooks (clips) to secure the mat to the vehicle's carpet. if the awfm is not secured by itself or if it is placed on top of an existing carpeting floor mat, the mat could move forward during the vehicle usage and it may interfere with the accelerator pedal.

Corrective Action

the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. if this condition occurs, it may increase the possibility of a crash.

Recall Notes

toyota will notify owners of all 2007 and 2008 lexus es350 and toyota camry vehicles about the recall even though not all of these owners will have purchased the all weather mats. if the owner had not purchased the mats, they are not affected by the recall. this letter will advise owners when replacement mats will be available or how to return the all weather floor mat set to obtain a refund. a second letter will be sent after mats are available requesting owners to return their mats to a lexus or toyota dealer for exchange of the driver's side mat. the first letter is expected to be sent during early october 2007 and the second in late november 2007. owners can contact the lexus customer assistance center at 1-800-255-3987 or the toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371.

2007 Toyota Camry

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.

Corrective Action

this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2007 Toyota Camry

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. if this condition occurs, it may increase the possibility of a crash.

Recall Notes

2006 Toyota Camry

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims.ø the vehicles' tire and loading information label or placard on the driver's side b-pillar incorrectly indicates the spare tire size.

Corrective Action

a misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. at the customerøs option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. the recall began on december 28, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2005 Toyota Camry

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.

Corrective Action

if the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. this safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987..

2004 Toyota Camry

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. this may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. the recall began on august 6, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2004 Toyota Camry

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Toyota Camry

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. this may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. the recall began on august 6, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2002 Toyota Camry

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. during air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.

Corrective Action

if this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.

2002 Toyota Camry

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. incomplete deployment of the front passenger side air bag could occur in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag assembly. both owners were notified by telephone and arrangements have been made to correct this problem. this campaign is 100% completed. both owners have been notified and their vehicles repaired.

2002 Toyota Camry

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. this may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. the recall began on august 6, 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2001 Toyota Camry

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause failure of the assembly following long-term usage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the front sub frame, if necessary. owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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.

2001 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. the accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. the accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.

Corrective Action

this could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the accelerator cable. owner notification began february 23, 2001. 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.

2001 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

2000 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Toyota Camry

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.

Corrective Action

after extended use of the vehicle, the rear axle shafts could fail or break.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies.

2000 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1999 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

1998 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

1998 Toyota Camry

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

Corrective Action

this can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

1997 Toyota Camry

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. a condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.

Corrective Action

this can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.

1997 Toyota Camry

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to a possible jamming of the lock pin of the key interlock solenoid, it is possible to remove the ignition key even when the shift lever of the automatic transmission is not in the "park" position.

Corrective Action

under such a condition, should a driver fail to move the shift lever to "park" position and also fail to activate the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away down a slope.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.

1997 Toyota Camry

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

Corrective Action

this can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

1996 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1996 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Consequence of Defect

the plastic material of the bulb holders of the rear tail light assembly does not have sufficient heat resistance. when the bulb is illuminated, the resulting high temperature can cause the bulb holder to deform.

Corrective Action

as the bulb holder deforms, the bulb can lose electrical contact, resulting in an inoperative lamp, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rear combination lamp bulb holder to see if it is the defective material. the defective bulb holder together with the wiring harness will be replaced with a correct bulb holder and harness.

1996 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1996 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

these cruise control systems fail to hold the speed set by the driver and can accelerate above the intended set speed.

Corrective Action

unintended acceleration can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these cruise control assemblies.

1996 Toyota Camry

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

Corrective Action

this can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

1995 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1995 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1995 Toyota Camry

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

Corrective Action

this can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.

1994 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1994 Toyota Camry

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. the steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will retighten the steering set nut.

1994 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1993 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1993 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1992 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

1992 Toyota Camry

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

1991 Toyota Camry

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Consequence of Defect

failure of a specific electronic component in the radios causes an electrical short circuit.

Corrective Action

if the failure occurs, it could result in a passengercompartment fire.

Recall Notes

repair the radio.

1990 Toyota Camry

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

Recall Notes

install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.

1989 Toyota Camry

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

Recall Notes

install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.

1989 Toyota Camry

Component

Seat Belts:Front

Consequence of Defect

occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

Corrective Action

seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

Recall Notes

replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

1988 Toyota Camry

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

due to a design defect in the thread profile of the car jack, when the wagon is raised, the jack may be unable to sustain the vehicle.

Corrective Action

jack could lower itself with potential to cause personalinjury.

Recall Notes

replace jack.

1988 Toyota Camry

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

Recall Notes

install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.

1988 Toyota Camry

Component

Seat Belts:Front

Consequence of Defect

occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

Corrective Action

seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

Recall Notes

replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

1987 Toyota Camry

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

liquid spilled in the console area can penetrate to the housing of the electronic control unit for the front seat automatic seat belts. liquid contamination of the electronic control unit can cause failure of the unit signal needed to activate the movement of the motorized safety belt anchorage.

Corrective Action

the motorized safety belt anchorages may not moveproperly, resulting in lack of safety belt protection for seat occupants of thefront seat, and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

Recall Notes

install a protective cover to the electronic control unit of the automatic safety belt system.

1987 Toyota Camry

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

Recall Notes

install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.

1987 Toyota Camry

Component

Seat Belts:Front

Consequence of Defect

occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

Corrective Action

seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

Recall Notes

replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

1984 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures.

Corrective Action

thermal shock to the cruise control computer could result in engine racing if the engine is restarted with the main control switch in the 'on' position. this could cause loss of control and an accident if this is performed in normal traffic conditions.

Recall Notes

replace computer with one of improved design.

1984 Toyota Camry

Component

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Consequence of Defect

voltage regulator which controls the amount of flow in the electrical system between the battery and the alternator, may have manufacturing errors in an integrated circuit. the regulator may overcharge the battery.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the voltage regulator at no charge.

1983 Toyota Camry

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures.