NHTSA Recall 16V741000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V741000; Date: Oct. 14, 2016
If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Toyota Prius; 2017 Toyota Prius
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 91,585
Recall Summary:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
How to Fix:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is g01.
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: Nov 10, 2016
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