NHTSA Recall 00V285000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V285000; Date: Sep. 21, 2000
If this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Toyota Prius
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,772
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. The torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 2000
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