NHTSA Recall 00V252000: Vehicle speed control
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33,821 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Gulf Toyota Camry.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V252000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PY06 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | September 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 4, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with speed control devices at gulf states toyota's vehicle processing center or installed by certain toyota dealers in gulf states' region (arkansas, louisiana, mississippi, oklahoma, and texas). The e-clip which holds the speed control assembly to the accelerator linkage could break. If the e-clip fails, the speed control attachment could come off, causing the speed control to stop working.
Safety risk
The loose attachment could cause the accelerator to stick, preventing normal stopping and handling of the vehicle.
Remedy
Gulf states dealers will replace the e-clip with a cotter pin.
Notes
Owner notification began october 4, 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 gulf states at 1-800-444-1074.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 00V252000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gulf Toyota Camry | 2000 |
| Gulf Toyota Corolla | 2000 |
| Gulf Toyota Echo | 2000 |
| Gulf Toyota Tacoma | 2000 |
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.