2016 TOYOTA PRIUS RECALL - #18V579000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
6/22/2015 - 5/15/2018 |
| Recalled on |
9/5/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/2018 |
| # Affected |
192,347 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit. |
| Consequences |
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T. |
| 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 |
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, INVERTER
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
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