If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249737-toyota-prius-v-2014-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system · Recall date April 10, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V684000
“TOYOTA PRIUS V (2014) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 10, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249737-toyota-prius-v-2014-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V684000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V684000).
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V684000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA PRIUS V (2014) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System Hello, I own a TOYOTA PRIUS V (2014) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System that is covered by recall 18V684000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449. 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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