2001 Toyota Prius recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 21, 2000. It covers about 1,772 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,772
- reported
- Sep 21, 2000
- owners notified
- Oct 27, 2000
- related complaints
- 45
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.
Recall number 00V285000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Prius 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 00V285000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Prius gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 00V285000, reported on September 21, 2000, covers about 1,772 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V285000?
Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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