Recall 00V-285
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 Toyota Prius: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-285
- Reported
- September 21, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 1,772 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. The torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.
The risk
If this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.
The fix
Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 27, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Prius 2001