Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V292000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V292000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2012 yaris vehicles manufactured august 21, 2011, through august 31, 2011 Includes 74 affected units, Power Steering Assistance Failure, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012 yaris vehicles manufactured august 21, 2011, through august 31, 2011
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 yaris vehicles manufactured august 21, 2011, through august 31, 2011. a relay in the power steering control module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. a short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. the recall began on july 31, 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.