NHTSA safety recalls
2002 Toyota Camry Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Camry — 3 of them relate to air bags. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2002 Toyota Camry as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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04V346000Air Bags · Side/window
If this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision.
The riskIf this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. The recall began on august 6, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What was foundOn certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.
04V346000 at NHTSA01V372000Air Bags · Frontal
If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
The riskIf this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-888-333-9376.
What was foundVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module.
01V372000 at NHTSA01V302000Tires
The tires do not conform to the speed rating for the vehicle.
The riskThe tires do not conform to the speed rating for the vehicle. If the vehicle exceeded the maximum speed rating (112 mph), possible tire failure could occur.
The fix — freeDealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began september 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
What was foundVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with continental touring tires, P205-65R15 92S, installed at the ports in jacksonville, florida. The incorrect tires were installed on vehicles that had damaged tires. The tires were damaged during a port upgrade to aluminum wheels.
01V302000 at NHTSA01V306000Air Bags · Frontal
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The riskUnexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the front passenger side air bag assembly. Both owners were notified by telephone and arrangements have been made to correct this problem. This campaign is 100% completed. Both owners have been notified and their vehicles repaired.
What was foundVehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incomplete deployment of the front passenger side air bag could occur in the event of a crash.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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