Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #12V537000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V537000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2004-2009 prius vehicles manufactured august 5, 2003, through march 30, 2009 Includes 669,705 affected units, Steering Intermediate Extension Shaft may Fail, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2004-2009 prius vehicles manufactured august 5, 2003, through march 30, 2009
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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 began during december 2012. owners may contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331.