2016-2018 Toyota Prius recall: wiring
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 5, 2018. It covers about 192,347 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 192,347
- reported
- Sep 5, 2018
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2018
- related complaints
- 33
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
Recall number 18V579000
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Prius 2016-2018 201620172018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 18V579000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2018 Toyota Prius wiring?
Yes. Recall 18V579000, reported on September 5, 2018, covers about 192,347 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V579000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
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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