Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V053000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2010 through 2014 prius vehicles Includes 698,457 affected units, Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2010 through 2014 prius vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 prius vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the intelligent power module (ipm) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. if this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. if an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. the recall began on march 21, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V053000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2014-02-12T00:00:00

Subject: Inverter failure may cause hybrid vehicle to stall

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 698,457

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 prius vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the intelligent power module (ipm) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. if this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.

Consequence Summary: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. the hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. if an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. the recall began on march 21, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.02

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