2012 Toyota Yaris recall: electric power assist system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on July 3, 2013. It covers about 74 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 74
- reported
- Jul 3, 2013
- owners notified
- Jul 31, 2013
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
- Risk
- If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 13V292000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Yaris 2012 2012
Questions about recall 13V292000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Yaris electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 13V292000, reported on July 3, 2013, covers about 74 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V292000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. 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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