NHTSA Recall # | 139812 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V658000 |
MFG Compaign # | H0U |
Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
Date of notification | 15/12/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/12/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/06/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/10/17 |
Report created | 19/10/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6 |
Defect summary | Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016 prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. |
Consequence summary | If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early december 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0u. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |