NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V292000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Published July 9, 2013 · Recall initiated: July 3, 2013
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- YARIS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 TOYOTA YARIS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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