Recall 16V-741
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2016 to 2017 Toyota Prius: Parking brake.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-741
- Reported
- October 14, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 91,585 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The 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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Prius 2016 to 2017