2004 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V096000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 03, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Model Affected |
PRIUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
133
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 03, 2006
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
133
Model Affected
2004 TOYOTA PRIUS
2004 Toyota Prius Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
133
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. 60B 6LB
2004 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V188000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 31, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Model Affected |
PRIUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
170856
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 31, 2006
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
170856
Model Affected
2004 TOYOTA PRIUS
2004 Toyota Prius Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
170856
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. 60C
2004 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V558000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 22, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
PRIUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
183090
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 2004
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
183090
Model Affected
2004 TOYOTA PRIUS
2004 Toyota Prius Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE SWITCH IS INOPERABLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
183090
Notes:
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. SSC 40L/SSC 4LH