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2001-2002 Toyota Echo and Toyota Prius recall: engine and engine cooling

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 19, 2006. It covers about 34,771 vehicles.

vehicles affected
34,771
reported
Jul 19, 2006
owners notified
Jul 26, 2006
related complaints
44

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.
Risk
Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 06V266000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 44 complaints about engine problems.

2001 Toyota Echo2002 Toyota Echo2001 Toyota Prius2002 Toyota Prius

Questions about recall 06V266000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Toyota Echo and Toyota Prius engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 06V266000, reported on July 19, 2006, covers about 34,771 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V266000?

Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

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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