Recall
Toyota Camry — 98V155000
NHTSA ID
98V155000
Make
Toyota
Model
Camry
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1998-07-08
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
104,928
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.