Component | STEERING |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Mfr Report Date | 20030805 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V537000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Remedy | 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 began during 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. |
Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
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Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
Mfr Report Date | 20030806 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V536000 |
Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion. |
Consequence | The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Remedy | Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Toyota Prius Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2008 Toyota Prius have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2008 Toyota Prius has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2008 Toyota Prius recalls?
A: The 2008 Toyota Prius recalls include: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, STEERING, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER.
A: Yes, the 2008 Toyota Prius has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2008 Toyota Prius recalls?
A: The 2008 Toyota Prius recalls include: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, STEERING, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER.