I TOOK MY 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY TO TOYOTA MALL OF GEORGIA, 3505 BUFORD DR., BUFORD, GA 30519 FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE ON 8/31/10. I ALSO TOLD THEM IT WAS MAKING A WHOO, WHOO, WHOO SOUND IN THE PASSENGER FRONT END AND THAT THE LAST TIME IT WAS MAKING A SOUND LIKE THAT I NEEDED A NEW AXLE. THEY CALLED ME SHORTLY AFTER I LEFT AND SAID …
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I TOOK MY 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY TO TOYOTA MALL OF GEORGIA, 3505 BUFORD DR., BUFORD, GA 30519 FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE ON 8/31/10. I ALSO TOLD THEM IT WAS MAKING A WHOO, WHOO, WHOO SOUND IN THE PASSENGER FRONT END AND THAT THE LAST TIME IT WAS MAKING A SOUND LIKE THAT I NEEDED A NEW AXLE. THEY CALLED ME SHORTLY AFTER I LEFT AND SAID THAT IT NEEDED A NEW AXLE. DIDN'T SAY WHY, JUST THAT IT NEEDED ONE. (INFLATED PRICING) I GAVE THEM APPROVAL TO INSTALL A NEW AXLE. THEY SAID THAT IT NEEDED TO COME OUT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL SO IT WOULD BE TOMORROW (9/1/10) BEFORE MY CAR WAS READY. THEY PUT IT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT. ON MONDAY 9/13/10 I WAS CIRCLING AROUND BEHIND A BUILDING WHEN THE AXLE BROKE IN HALF. I WAS ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 15/20 MPH. WHAT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHEN I WAS GOING FASTER ? I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THIS WAS A NEW TOYOTA PART. WAS THE AXLE DEFECTIVE OR WAS THE MECHANIC ? I DID NOT CALL TOYOTA BECAUSE OF OTHER ISSUES THAT HAD OCCURRED WITH THEM. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOP THAT REPLACED THE BROKEN AXLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10356624
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2003
Structure
WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW UP BLINDING THE DRIVER OF TRAFFIC AHEAD. THE HOOD FELL BACK DOWN AND CONSUMER MADE IT SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10031750
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2003
Electrical SystemStructure
RUBBER GASKET SEALS: AROUND DOORS AND TRUNK PULLED LOOSE DURING HOT WEATHER LEAVING GLUE EXPOSED. BLACK ADHESIVES ATTACHED TO DRESS WHEN PASSENGER TRIED TO GET ON REAR PASSENGER SEAT DURING HOT WEATHER. AM-FM-CASS: FRONT PANEL DISPLAY LIGHTS OUT.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10008315
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 1999
Structure
WHILE UNLOCKING THE DOOR, THE CONSUMER'S MOTHER WAS OPENING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR, AND THE DOOR HANDLE LATCH BROKE FROM THE INSIDE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848438
Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 1999
Structure
REAR DOOR GASKETS HAS SOME TYPE OF GREASE LEAKING FROM THE REAR DOORS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #845602
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1998
Structure
DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN OPEN ON WINDY DAYS.
NHTSA ODI #537295
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 1997
Structure
HOOD HYDRAULIC LIFTS FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FALL DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #519359
Mileage unknown · May 22, 1997
Structure
THE PLASTIC MOLDING ON INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE BROKEN. THE HINGE SPRING IS NOW EXPOSED, CAUSING THE HANDLES TO BE LOOSE. DOOR HANDLES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #812469
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 1997
Structure
ALL DOORS HINGES FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #515258
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 1996
Structure
THE UNDERSIDE BODY ON DRIVER'S SIDE MELTED, NO MASSY OIL LEAK FOUND. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA97014 · Steering Wheel Separation/disengagement
Opened Jun 3, 1997 · Closed Jul 14, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
BY LETTER DATED JULY 8, 1998, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NHTSA OF IT DECISION TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 105,000 OF THE SUBJECT 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN.THIS SAFETY RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ESTIMATED 218,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.NHTSA HAS DESIGNATED THIS RECALL ACTION AS CAMPAIGN NUMBER 98V-155.A COPY OF THE MANUFACTURER'S LETTER TO NHTSA REGARDING THIS ACTION IS ATTACHED.
PE97004 · Steering Wheel Separation/disengagement
Opened Jan 29, 1997 · Closed Jun 3, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
FURTHER INFORMATION AND DATA ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY ASSESS THIS ISSUE.OF SPECIFIC AND IMMEDIATE CONCERN ARE MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY/QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES EMPLOYED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME STEERING COMPONENTS.FOR THE REASONS STATED ABOVE, THIS PE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.
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