Not All Toyota Camrys Affected by Recall
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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.
