HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Published July 15, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 15, 2015
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- PRIUS V
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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