Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V658000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V658000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 18, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V658000 |
| Units affected: | 6 |
- Description:
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
- Consequeces:
- If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
- 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.