NHTSA recall 97V213000
Electrical System · Toyota Motor Corporation
November 20, 1997report date
289,326units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Due to a possible jamming of the lock pin of the key interlock solenoid, it is possible to remove the ignition key even when the shift lever of the automatic transmission is not in the "park" position.
Why it matters: Under such a condition, should a driver fail to move the shift lever to "park" position and also fail to activate the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away down a slope.
The fix: Dealers will replace the key interlock solenoid.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Toyota Camry.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V213000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.