Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Camry Vehicles Manufactured From July 1, 2008, Through February 28, 2009, And Model Year 2009-2011 Venza Vehicles Manufactured From October 20, 2008, Through January 4, 2011. 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 Øparkø Position, Or The Vehicleøs Brake Lights Could Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
VENZA
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V091000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
Inoperative Brake Lights Would Not Warn Other Drivers That The Vehicle Is Slowing Or Stopping, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Stop Lamp Switch, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 12, 2012. Owners May Contact Toyota At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20081020
End Of Manufacture
20110104
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
186798
Date Owners Notified
20120412
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20120307