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Recall 01V-012: 1998–2001 Toyota Camry

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Jan 16, 2001, covering about 53,061 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-012
Report date
Jan 16, 2001
Vehicles affected
53,061
Owners notified
Feb 23, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.

The risk

This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began february 23, 2001. 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 toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes

Toyota recall no. 10a.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V012000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Camry1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All 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 01V-012?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.

How is recall 01V-012 fixed?

Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began february 23, 2001. 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 toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.