Defect Description For Recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2014 Prius V Vehicles Manufactured August 22, 2011, To June 30, 2014. A Component Within The Hybrid Inverter Assembly May Overheat, Causing The Hybrid System To Reduce Output Power Allowing The Vehicle To Only Drive A Short Distance. In Some CircuMSTances, The Hybrid System May Shut Down Causing The Vehicle To Stop While Being Driven.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS V
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V449000
Component Description
Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicle May Enter A Fail-Safe/Limp-Home Mode That Limits The Drivability Of The Vehicle. The Hybrid System Could Also Shut Down Completely Resulting In A Vehicle Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Toyota Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Software For The Motor/Generator Control Electronic Control Unti (Ecu) And The Hybrid Control Ecu, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 30, 2015. Owners May Contact Toyota Customer Service At 1-888-270-9371.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20110822
End Of Manufacture
20140630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
108624
Date Owners Notified
20150730
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20150715