Defect Description For Recall
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc (Set) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Toyota Prius C Vehicles Manufactured April 20, 2015, To June 30, 2015. In The Affected Vehicles, The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) May Be Improperly Calibrated And, As A Result, The Tpms May Fail To Warn The Driver That The Tire Pressure Is Low. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 138, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS C
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V514000
Component Description
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Driven On Underinflated Tires, The Tires May Fail. Sudden Tire Failure Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Set Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Re-Calibrate The Tpms, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 15, 2015. Owners May Contact Set Customer Service At 1-866-405-4226. Set’S Number For This Recall Is Set15E.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20150420
End Of Manufacture
20150630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
949
Date Owners Notified
20150915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20150813
Make Campaign Number
SET15E
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
138