2012 TOYOTA YARIS RECALL - #13V292000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 TOYOTA YARIS |
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| Manufacturer |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
8/21/2011 - 8/31/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/9/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
7/31/2013 |
| # Affected |
74 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance. |
| Consequences |
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. 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 YARIS Recall for STRUCTURE
2012 TOYOTA YARIS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 TOYOTA YARIS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 TOYOTA YARIS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 TOYOTA YARIS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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