Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004-2009 Prius Vehicles Manufactured August 6, 2003, Through March 30, 2009 And Fchv-Adv Vehicles Manufactured December 12, 2008, Through September 13, 2011. During Manufacturing, A Scratch May Have Occurred Inside Of The Electrically Driven Water Pump At The Coil Wire. The Coil Wire May Corrode At The Scratched Portion.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
FCHV-ADV
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V536000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
The Corroded Coil Wire May Break And The Water Pump Could Stop. The Corroded Coil Wire Could Cause A Short Circuit Between Coil Wires And A Possible Open Fuse, Creating A Stall-Like Condition Of The Hybrid System While The Vehicle Is Being Driven. This May Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Its Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Electric Water Pump, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 17, 2013. Owners May Contact Their Toyota Dealer Or The Toyota Customer Experience Center At 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20081212
End Of Manufacture
20110913
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
350662
Date Owners Notified
20130117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20121114