Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles. The Hybrid Battery Contains An Electric Vehicle (Ev) Fuse That May Fracture After Repeated High-Load Driving Conditions Such As Climbing Long Hills.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
17V718000
Component Description
Hybrid Propulsion System
Effect Of Defect
The Failed Fuse May Cause The Hybrid System To Shut Down Resulting In The Loss Of Power. Loss Of Power While Driving At Higher Speeds Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Ev Fuse, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin January 8, 2018. Owners May Contact Toyota Customer Service At 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’S Number For This Recall Is H0R.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20110720
End Of Manufacture
20150108
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
39915
Date Owners Notified
20180111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20171115
Make Campaign Number
H0R