Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V091000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V091000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 186,798 affected units, STOP LAMP SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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 ?park? position, or the vehicle?s brake lights could become inoperative.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V091000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2012-03-07T00:00:00

Subject: Stop lamp switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 186,798

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 ?park? position, or the vehicle?s brake lights could become inoperative.

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12V091000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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