96 Camry Recalls?

[Neinta]

I purchased a 96 pre-owned camry in 2001. Recently, I was looking through a consumer information/lemon book on cars. It listed a whole bunch of recalls for the 96 camry, many of which were never fixed on my car (recalled before I owned it). Where can I find a more official list of recalls and is there anything I can do about the ones that haven't been fixed? Or do I need to just pay to get them fixed?

[Bossman]

For safety recalls, check the website for the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

For mechanical recalls and technical service bulletins, check: www.alldata.com

Hope this helps.

[Daniel M. Dreifus]

Are you sure they were recalls?
Maybe just TSBs (technical service bulletins).
These are recommended fixes, that are applied if you have that problem. Doesn't mean you have to do every one.
The 1996 Camry, last year of Generation 3, is often described as one of the most durable and trouble free years of manufacture.

[Neinta]

Mine's a POS. As soon as I can afford a new car, this one is getting kicked. I will never buy another toyota. I've paid more to keep this beast running than it's worth.

One is a recall, the others are TSB's which are considered safety hazards. Namely problems with the brakes and steering.

[Brian R.]

Safety-Related Recalls:

Results : 3 | All records displayed
Make : TOYOTA Model : CAMRY Year : 1996
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96E001000 Recall Date : DEC 29, 1995
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5145
Summary:
THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.
Consequence:
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TOYOTA PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS SOLD IN TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS SERVICED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AND GULF STATES TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS. THE DEALERS WOULD BE LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: FLORIDA, ALABAMA, GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, AND SOUTH CAROLINA FOR SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AND TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, AND ARKANSAS FOR GULF STATES TOYOTA. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN THESE AFFECTED STATES, ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROSTRA AT 1-910-276-4853 OR TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Make : TOYOTA Model : CAMRY Year : 1996
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V307000 Recall Date : OCT 29, 1999
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 540037
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
Notes:
TOYOTA RECALL NOS. X06 AND XL7. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1999. 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 1-800-255-3987. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Make : TOYOTA Model : CAMRY Year : 1996
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V037000 Recall Date : FEB 16, 1996
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 756
Summary:
THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE BULB HOLDERS OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HEAT RESISTANCE. WHEN THE BULB IS ILLUMINATED, THE RESULTING HIGH TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE THE BULB HOLDER TO DEFORM.
Consequence:
AS THE BULB HOLDER DEFORMS, THE BULB CAN LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE LAMP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP BULB HOLDER TO SEE IF IT IS THE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE DEFECTIVE BULB HOLDER TOGETHER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A CORRECT BULB HOLDER AND HARNESS.
Notes:
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; LAMP OR SOCKET; TAIL LIGHTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.