Gulf Toyota Camry 1999
Model Camry made in 1999 by Gulf Toyota got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and wheels.
Model 1999
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | ||||||||||||||||
98V279000 | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | from 07/28/1998 to 10/09/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1519 | 11/13/1998 | MFR | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | 11/03/1998 | 11/09/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with an audiovox securikey+ security system and securikey+ security systems with remote starter system and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc., in the states of texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi. certain securikey+ and securikey+ with remote start wiring harnesses can malfunction causing an electrical failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or hvac fan speed controls. also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began during november 1998.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 toyota distributor 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). | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
98V277000 | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | from 04/07/1998 to 08/18/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 7794 | 12/02/1998 | MFR | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | 11/04/1998 | 11/10/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: 1998-1999 toyota sport utility vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with wheel lug nuts, part no. 1207, supplied by prime wheel corporation, and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc. in the states of texas, oklahoma, arkansas, louisiana, and mississippi only. the lug nuts contain a defect which could cause loss of the lug nuts, and possible loss of the wheel. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all the wheel lug nuts and also perform a complimentary wheel rotation when the repair is done. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began december 2, 1998. 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 toyota 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). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
09/22/2002 | 1 | ||
Consumer states, while driving the vehicle both air bag did not deploy. dealer and manufaturer has been notified. provided further information | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
02/09/2005 | 30000 | 1 | |
After making a left turn vehicle thumped. vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered theat engine was defective. contact to be made with the manufacturer.*ak | |||
11/02/2004 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
Check engine light turned on for no apparent reason. this occurred when vehicle was traveling 70 mph. also, speedometer failed while the speed of the vehicle decreased. *ak the dealer replaced the speed sensor several times but that never alleviated the problem. *nm |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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LA | HARVEY | 70058 | BOHN BROTHERS TOYOTA | 504-341-3699 |