Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #17V658000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V658000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2016 prius vehicles Includes 6 affected units, Improperly Bolted Hybrid Capacitor may cause Stall, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016 prius vehicles

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V658000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2017-10-18T00:00:00

Subject: Improperly bolted hybrid capacitor may cause stall

Component: Hybrid Propulsion System

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: H0U

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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