Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Steering — Electric Power Assist System

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (19)

• Remedy Notice 6/30/2011 - Manufacturer Notices (to Dealers,etc)
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Updated Remedy Instructions
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• August 31, 2011 Updated Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Dealer Notification Letters for a Follow-Up Owner Notification
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice - Model Year 2001-2003 Prius
• Toyota Follow up 2/15/12 Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Renotification Notice

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