Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2011212 - TOYOTA

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Car recalled by TOYOTA
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2001 | TOYOTA | PRIUS, 2002 | TOYOTA | PRIUS, 2003 | TOYOTA | PRIUS

Issue

On certain vehicles, the nuts which secure the pinion shaft inside the steering gear box may not have received adequate tightening torque during the assembly process. If the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, the nuts could loosen, allowing the pinion shaft to become unstable. This could cause a loss of steering power assist when making a left turn, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both pinion shaft nuts with improved versions.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-71310
Transport Canada ID
2011212

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