2012 Toyota Yaris — Steering: electric power assist system
Published July 9, 2013 · Recall initiated: July 3, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V292000, published July 9, 2013 and initiated July 3, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Yaris — Steering: electric power assist system.
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- YARIS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 TOYOTA YARIS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Toyota Yaris — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V292000 on July 9, 2013. Reported hazard: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: YARIS.