Vehicle recall 88V127000 · August 1, 1988
1988 Toyota Camry
Due to a design defect in the thread profile of the car jack, when the wagon is raised, the jack may be unable to sustain the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to a design defect in the thread profile of the car jack, when the wagon is raised, the jack may be unable to sustain the vehicle.
- Consequence
- Jack could lower itself with potential to cause personalinjury.
- Remedy
- Replace jack.
- Notes
- System: car jack.vehicle description: station wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V127000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1988
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- August 22, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,486
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift; Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Camry (1988): 1988
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