Vehicle recall 90V040000 · February 28, 1990
Toyota Camry and Corolla
Cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures.
- Consequence
- Thermal shock to the cruise control computer could result in engine racing if the engine is restarted with the main control switch in the 'on' position. This could cause loss of control and an accident if this is performed in normal traffic conditions.
- Remedy
- Replace computer with one of improved design.
- Notes
- System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 28, 1990
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- February 28, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 121,389
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
- Toyota Corolla (1984): 1984
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