2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID RECALL - #17V718000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
7/20/2011 - 1/8/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/17/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
1/11/2018 |
| # Affected |
39,915 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
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