Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #17V718000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V718000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2012-2015 prius plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 39,915 affected units, Electric Vehicle Fuse May Fracture Limiting Power, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2012-2015 prius plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 prius plug-in hybrid vehicles. the hybrid battery contains an electric vehicle (ev) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ev fuse, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is h0r.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V718000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2017-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Electric vehicle fuse may fracture limiting power
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Potentially Affected Units: 39,915

Details

MFR Campaign Number: H0R
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 prius plug-in hybrid vehicles. the hybrid battery contains an electric vehicle (ev) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Consequence Summary: The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ev fuse, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is h0r.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.73

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