The 1988 Toyota Camry has two recalls, the more serious involving an aftermarket seat heater where a damaged copper heating element can short circuit and start a fire in the cabin.
The second recall covers the original equipment car jack, which has a thread profile defect in its screw mechanism that can cause the jack to slowly lower itself under the vehicle's weight, putting anyone working beneath the car at risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The car jack's thread profile has a design flaw that may prevent it from holding the vehicle safely when lifted, causing the vehicle to lower unintentionally.
What the fix does
The car jack will be replaced with a corrected unit on affected vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
