NHTSA Recall 98V155000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 104,928 vehicles. It affects 1994 Toyota Camry.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V155000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | July 8, 1998 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1998.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 98V155000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 1994 |
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.