TOYOTA ( 12V537000 )
Publish Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:00:00 EST
| Vehicle Make / Model: |
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Model Year(s): |
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TOYOTA / PRIUS
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2004-2009
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| Manufacturer:
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. |
Report Receipt Date: NOV 14, 2012 |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V537000
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N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
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| Component: STEERING |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 669,705 |
Summary:
 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness. |
Consequence:
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. |
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V537000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss
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