NHTSA Recall 77V124000: Switch (electrical system)

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 16, 1977, covering an estimated 134,625 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota Corona.

134,625

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1977

owners notified (September 26)

NHTSA campaign	77V124000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH
Report received	August 16, 1977
Owner notification	September 26, 1977
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The neutral safety switch insulating material may deteriorate and cause malfunction and an electrical short to occur, possibly resulting in switch smoking.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the defective neutral safety switch free of charge on all affected vehicles.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: electrical; ignition switch.consequences of defect: a fire could start, causing vehicle damage and personalinjury to occupants and nearby persons.

Vehicles covered by recall 77V124000

Make and model	Model years
Toyota Corona	1970, 1971
Toyota Mark II	1970, 1971

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.