NHTSA Recall 17V658000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTEROct 18, 2017· Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Consequence
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Toyota | Prius |
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