Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 11, 2012.
Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 Camry and model year 2009-2011 Venza vehicles manufactured from October 20, 2008, through January 4, 2011, and July 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009. During assembly of the contact-type stop lamp switch, silicone grease may have come in contact with the surface of the switch which could cause contact resistance. If this occurs, warning lamps could illuminate, a no start condition could result, the shift lever may not shift from the “park” position, or the vehicle’s brake lights could become inoperative.
Consequence: Inoperative brake lights would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The Safety Recall is expected to begin in early April 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 800-331-4331.
Notes: Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Source: dot.gov
