Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #18V579000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V579000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2016-2018 toyota prius vehicles Includes 192,347 affected units, Engine Wire Harness May Chafe and Short, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2018 toyota prius vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 toyota prius vehicles. a portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid power control unit (pcu), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. a protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0t.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V579000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2018-09-05T00:00:00
Subject: Engine wire harness may chafe and short
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 192,347

Details

MFR Campaign Number: J0T
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 toyota prius vehicles. a portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid power control unit (pcu), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. a protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0t.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.37

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