Toyota recall: Steering
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.
What could happen
Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. The safety recall began on july 8, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Prius 2001–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V304000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 52,377
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 28, 2000 to May 30, 2003
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Notes
Owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Toyota recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2024
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Sep 22, 2021
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Jun 24, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.