TOYOTA PRIUS 2007: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V537000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA PRIUS 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-20 2012-11-14 2012-11-14

Production Dates: 2003-08-05 - 2009-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 669705

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.

Consequence

Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

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.