NHTSA Recall 06V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V266000; Date: Jul. 19, 2006
Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Toyota Echo; 2002 Toyota Echo; 2001 Toyota Prius; 2002 Toyota Prius
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 34,771
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall Notes:
Toyota recall no. Ssc 60g. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 2006
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