NHTSA Recall 12V536000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V536000; Date: Nov. 14, 2012
The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Toyota Fchv-adv; 2010 Toyota Fchv-adv; 2011 Toyota Fchv-adv; 2004 Toyota Prius; 2005 Toyota Prius; 2006 Toyota Prius; 2007 Toyota Prius; 2008 Toyota Prius; 2009 Toyota Prius
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 350,662
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and fchv-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 17, 2013
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