1989 Toyota Camry Recalls
Base Sedan
1989 Toyota Camry Recall Record
Recall ID # 92V135000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Date:
SEP 22, 1992
Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Description
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
Consequence
IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy
INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Recall ID # 89V175000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Date:
OCT 18, 1989
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Description
OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
Consequence
SEAT BELTS MAY BE UNUSABLE OR OCCUPANTS MAY BEDISCOURAGED FROM USING BELTS, INCREASING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN ANACCIDENTAL OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.