NHTSA Recall 00V211000: Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 756 vehicles. It affects 1998–2000 Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V211000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
| Report received | August 9, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility electric vehicles. If the subject vehicles are repeatedly parked by placing the shift lever into the "p" position without applying the parking brake, the parking lock rod, a component of the transmission parking lock system, could break.
Safety risk
This condition can render the system inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the parking lock rod.
Notes
All these vehicles are leased and operated in fleets.owner notification began september 25, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V211000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.