TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2012: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V718000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-01-11 2017-11-15 2017-11-17

Production Dates: 2011-07-20 - 2015-01-08

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: H0R

Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39915

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle "EV" fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

Consequence

The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.