TOYOTA PRIUS (2018) recall — Electrical System
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall notice
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225433-toyota-prius-2018-recall-electrical-system · Recall date May 9, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V579000
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“TOYOTA PRIUS (2018) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 9, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225433-toyota-prius-2018-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall #18V579000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V579000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
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Subject: Recall 18V579000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA PRIUS (2018) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a TOYOTA PRIUS (2018) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 18V579000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V579000 (May 9, 2018)
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