Toyota Recall 77V124000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch
NHTSA recall 77V124000 · announced August 16, 1977 · filed by Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. · 134,625 units affected
The problem
THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INSULATING MATERIAL MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SWITCH SMOKING.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD START, CAUSING VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONALINJURY TO OCCUPANTS AND NEARBY PERSONS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.