Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2004-2009 Prius Vehicles Manufactured August 5, 2003, Through March 30, 2009. The Affected Vehicles Have A Steering Intermediate Extension Shaft Assembly Built With Metal Splines That Complete The ConneCTIon From The Steering Wheel To The Steering Gear. These Splines May Have Been Manufactured With An Insufficient Hardness.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
12V537000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, The Splines May Wear And Eventually Fail Resulting In A Loss Of Steering Ability, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Extension Shaft And Replace It If It Is One With Insufficient Hardness, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During December 2012. 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
20030805
End Of Manufacture
20090330
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
669705
Date Owners Notified
20121220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20121114