1988 Toyota Camry Recalls

What To Do If Your Camry Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Toyota, so if you own a 1988 Camry take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Toyota to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1988 Camry Recalls

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Recall for 1988 Toyota Camry

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 22 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V135000
  • Number Affected 554,910

  Summary: The electronic control unit (ECU) for the power door lock system can fail, causing the contacts to "weld", and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with failure of the door to lock or unlock, even under manual operation.

  Consequence: If the door fails to open after ECU failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.

  Fix: Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ECU.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V135000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT Recall for 1988 Toyota Camry

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 18 1989
  • NHTSA Reference #89V175000
  • Number Affected 408,225

  Summary: Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.

  Consequence: Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.

  Fix: Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V175000 »

• EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS Recall for 1988 Toyota Camry

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 01 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V127000
  • Number Affected 11,486

  Summary: Due to a design defect in the thread profile of the car jack, when the wagon is raised, the jack may be unable to sustain the vehicle.

  Consequence: Jack could lower itself with potential to cause personalinjury.

  Fix: Replace jack.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V127000 »