2012 TOYOTA PRIUS RECALL - #14V053000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM : INVERTER
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
3/31/2009 - 1/17/2014 |
| Recalled on |
2/12/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
3/21/2014 |
| # Affected |
698,457 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
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| Description |
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance. |
| Consequences |
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 both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for SEATS
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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