Not All Toyota Camrys Affected by Recall

In yet another confusing turn in Toyota’s most recent recall, not every gasoline-powered 2007-10 Camry is affected by the recall of 2.3 million Toyotas. Camrys are built on multiple assembly lines and plants, and the faulty part was not used on all of them. The only line that did not receive the part is the Camry Hybrid line in Georgetown, Ky., plant, according to Toyota.

Other Camrys, which were built side by side at that same Kentucky factory, were made with either a faulty or unaffected part. That is making it hard for Toyota to tell us an easy way for owners and perspective buyers to inspect a Camry for the faulty part. There’s no set of vehicle identification numbers to look for at this time, and the point of assembly also will not clarify which models are which.

Unlike what we’ve read in other published reports, Toyota spokesman John Hanson says the average owner won’t likely be able to tell the difference between the parts. However, a trained technician would be able to tell, and a dealer is allowed legally to sell those inspected Camrys to buyers.

We’re unsure if anyone has attempted to buy a new Camry since the recall, but do not be quick to say a dealer is doing something wrong if he’s selling a Camry. We’d caution any buyer to do their due diligence if they’re contemplating a new or used Camry purchase. 

Comments

I thought they didn't know what was causing the problem but now you are saying they do. Does MSNBC own Cars.com?

My friend bought a 2010 Camry on Sunday before the recall was announced. He took it back today and the dealer said that it was okay. I don't know which trim level he got but I do think it is a 4-cylinder based on the budget he was working with.

I have a 2009 Camry and just came back from the dealer who told me the part used in my car was made in Japan and I am not effected by the last recall (I still have the floor mat recall, but I don't see how the floor mat if properly secured can reach the pedal anyway)
Toyota said its a 50/50 shot if your VIN starts with 4T1 that you don't have the defective part