| Make : TOYOTA | Model : PRIUS | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000509 - 20000721 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V285000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001027 | Date Received by ODI: 20000921 | Date Added to Database: 20000922 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1772 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT CAN OCCUR IN THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE POWER ASSIST OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. THE TORQUE SENSOR COULD SEND IMPROPER ELECTRICAL SIGNALS. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ICON WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THE CENTER PANEL, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL STEERING EFFORT DEPENDING UPON VEHICLE SPEED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR BOX. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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