The 1998 Toyota Camry has two recalls, the more serious being an accelerator cable that can wear through and break, leaving the throttle either stuck in place or dropping to idle with no response from the gas pedal.
When the cable fails, the driver loses normal throttle control, which can cause unexpected deceleration or prevent the engine from responding when more power is needed, raising the risk of a crash. The second recall covers vehicles fitted with certain aftermarket heated seat kits: the copper heating element in the seat can short circuit and start a fire.
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 accelerator cable housing can deform where it connects to the cruise control actuator and throttle body. The inner cable wears and may break, causing the throttle to stick or return to idle unexpectedly, regardless of pedal movement.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
