TOYOTA PRIUS 2016: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V741000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-10 | 2016-10-14 | 2016-10-14 |
Production Dates: 2015-08-06 - 2016-10-03
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: G01
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91585
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
