Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. Insufficient Electrical Contact Can Occur In The Torque Sensor That Controls The Power Assist Operation Of The Electric Power Steering Gear Box. The Torque Sensor Could Send Improper Electrical Signals.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
00V285000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, The Power Steering Warning Icon Will Be Displayed On The Center Panel, And The Driver Could Experience Higher Than Normal Steering Effort Depending Upon Vehicle Speed.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Electric Steering Gear Box.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000509
End Of Manufacture
20000721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1772
Date Owners Notified
20001027
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20000921