NHTSA Campaign Number
00V285000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT CAN OCCUR IN THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE POWER ASSIST OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. THE TORQUE SENSOR COULD SEND IMPROPER ELECTRICAL SIGNALS.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ICON WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THE CENTER PANEL, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL STEERING EFFORT DEPENDING UPON VEHICLE SPEED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR BOX.
What This Recall Page Shows
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Affected Vehicles (1)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Toyota | Prius |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 00V285000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.