2003 TOYOTA PRIUS RECALLS
2003 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall
Item Affected: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date Announced: 06/01/2011
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
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 .
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Mileage: 119000
Color: White
Transmission: Cvt
Body Style: Sedan
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Transmission: Automatic
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Engine Type: 4 Cyl
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Color: Other
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
Body Style: Sedan
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Engine Type: 98 hp 1.5L I4 Hybrid
