Recall 06V188000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 2004-2006 TOYOTA PRIUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 170,856 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V188000 |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 170,856 |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND INSPECT THE SLIDING YOKE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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