Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V449000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V449000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2012-2014 prius v vehicles manufactured august 22, 2011, to june 30, 2014 Includes 108,624 affected units, Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2014 prius v vehicles manufactured august 22, 2011, to june 30, 2014

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 prius v vehicles manufactured august 22, 2011, to june 30, 2014. a component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. in some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V449000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2015-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Inverter failure may cause hybrid vehicle to stall
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Potentially Affected Units: 108,624

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 prius v vehicles manufactured august 22, 2011, to june 30, 2014. a component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. in some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.
Consequence Summary: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. the hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.05

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NHTSA ID: 15V449000
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