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Safety recall · 90V040000

Vehicle speed control Toyota recall

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 28, 1990. It covers about 121,389 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
90V040000
Reported
Feb 28, 1990
Vehicles
121,389
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures.

The risk

Thermal shock to the cruise control computer could result in engine racing if the engine is restarted with the main control switch in the 'on' position. This could cause loss of control and an accident if this is performed in normal traffic conditions.

The fix

REPLACE COMPUTER WITH ONE OF IMPROVED DESIGN.

Contacts

System: cruise control. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V040000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Toyota Camry62A
1984 Toyota Camry82A
1984 Toyota Corolla62A

Questions

Is the 90V040000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V040000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V040000 announced?

TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. reported it to NHTSA on February 28, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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