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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V741000

2016 Toyota Prius | 2017 Toyota Prius — Parking brake

Published October 14, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V741000, published October 14, 2016. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2016 Toyota Prius | 2017 Toyota Prius — Parking brake.

What's the hazard

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Toyota Prius | 2017 Toyota Prius — Parking brake recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V741000 on October 14, 2016. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

What should I do if I have this product?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)