NHTSA Recall 13V292000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V292000; Date: Jul. 3, 2013
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Toyota Yaris
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 74
Recall Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the power steering control module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota 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: Jul 31, 2013
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