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1998-1999 Gulf Toyota Camry and Gulf Toyota RAV4 recall: control module

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 3, 1998. It covers about 1,519 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,519
reported
Nov 3, 1998
owners notified
Nov 13, 1998

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with an audiovox securikey+ security system and securikey+ security systems with remote starter system and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc., in the states of texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi. Certain securikey+ and securikey+ with remote start wiring harnesses can malfunction causing an electrical failure.
Risk
This condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or HVAC fan speed controls. Also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness.

Recall number 98V279000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V279000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Gulf Toyota Camry and Gulf Toyota RAV4 control module?

Yes. Recall 98V279000, reported on November 3, 1998, covers about 1,519 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V279000?

Dealers will inspect the securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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