Parking brake cable may disengage from lever
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 prius vehicles manufactured august 6, 2015, to october 3, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
Safety Consequence
If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is g01.
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FAQ: Recall 16V741000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V741000?
NHTSA recall 16V741000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 14, 2016. It addresses: Parking brake cable may disengage from lever. The recall affects approximately 91,585 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V741000 or the manufacturer campaign number G01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.