Recalls for 1987 Toyota Camry

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 1992-03-03
Description
Liquid spilled in the console area can penetrate to the housing of the electronic control unit for the front seat automatic seat belts.  Liquid contamination of the electronic control unit can cause failure of the unit signal needed to activate the movement of the motorized safety belt anchorage.

Consequence
The motorized safety belt anchorages may not moveproperly, resulting in lack of safety belt protection for seat occupants of thefront seat, and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

Corrective Action
Install a protective cover to the electronic control unit of the automatic safety belt system.

Notes
System: passive restraint; automatic seat belts.vehicle description: passenger car.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Posted on: 1989-10-26
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.

Notes
System: front lap belt.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 1992-09-29
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.

Notes
System: structure: power door locks.vehicle description: passenger cars with power door locks.