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2004 Toyota Prius Base 5dr HB (GS)

2004 Toyota Prius
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Front Wheel Drive, 5 Door Liftback, Mid-size
60 mpg city / 51 mpg hwy
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Recall Details
Issued: 2012-11-14
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

RESOLUTION

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


To Address this issue, please contact your local dealer or Toyota directly for assistance

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