Recall 00V-252: 2000 Gulf Toyota Camry, 2000 Gulf Toyota Corolla and 2 more
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 2000, covering about 33,821 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with speed control devices at gulf states toyota's vehicle processing center or installed by certain toyota dealers in gulf states' region (Arkansas, louisiana, mississippi, oklahoma, and texas). The e-clip which holds the speed control assembly to the accelerator linkage could break. If the e-clip fails, the speed control attachment could come off, causing the speed control to stop working.
The risk
The loose attachment could cause the accelerator to stick, preventing normal stopping and handling of the vehicle.
The fix
Gulf states dealers will replace the e-clip with a cotter pin.
Notes
Owner notification began october 4, 2000. 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 gulf states at 1-800-444-1074.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V252000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Toyota Camry | 2000 | All years |
| Gulf Toyota Corolla | 2000 | All years |
| Gulf Toyota Echo | 2000 | All years |
| Gulf Toyota Tacoma | 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-252?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with speed control devices at gulf states toyota's vehicle processing center or installed by certain toyota dealers in gulf states' region (Arkansas, louisiana, mississippi, oklahoma, and texas). The e-clip which holds the speed control assembly to the accelerator linkage could break. If the e-clip fails, the speed control attachment could come off, causing the speed control to stop working.
How is recall 00V-252 fixed?
Gulf states dealers will replace the e-clip with a cotter pin.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.