Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #16V741000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V741000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2016-2017 prius vehicles manufactured august 6, 2015, to october 3, 2016 Includes 91,585 affected units, Parking Brake Cable may Disengage from Lever, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 prius vehicles manufactured august 6, 2015, to october 3, 2016

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 prius vehicles manufactured august 6, 2015, to october 3, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is g01.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V741000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2016-10-14T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake cable may disengage from lever
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 91,585

Details

MFR Campaign Number: G01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 prius vehicles manufactured august 6, 2015, to october 3, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
Consequence Summary: If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is g01.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.09

Metadata

SID: row-827n_v366~8qpg
NHTSA ID: 16V741000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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