NHTSA Recall 97V213000: Ignition (electrical system)
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 289,326 vehicles. It affects 1997 Toyota Camry.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V213000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | November 20, 1997 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a possible jamming of the lock pin of the key interlock solenoid, it is possible to remove the ignition key even when the shift lever of the automatic transmission is not in the "park" position.
Safety risk
Under such a condition, should a driver fail to move the shift lever to "park" position and also fail to activate the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away down a slope.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during the middle of december 1997.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 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V213000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 1997 |
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.