NHTSA Recall 15V449000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V449000; Date: Jul. 15, 2015
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Toyota Prius V; 2013 Toyota Prius V; 2014 Toyota Prius V
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 108,624
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 prius v vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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 30, 2015
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