Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #11V304000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V304000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 52,377 affected units, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. the steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. the safety recall began on july 8, 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V304000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2011-06-01T00:00:00

Subject: Electric power steering system

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 52,377

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. the steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.

Consequence Summary: Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. the safety recall began on july 8, 2011. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cifi~ypx3_dqds

NHTSA ID: 11V304000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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