The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing 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/1249757-toyota-prius-2014-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system · Recall date December 2, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V053000
“TOYOTA PRIUS (2014) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 2, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249757-toyota-prius-2014-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system. Based on NHTSA recall 14V053000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V053000).
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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 14V053000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing TOYOTA PRIUS (2014) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System Hello, I own a TOYOTA PRIUS (2014) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System that is covered by recall 14V053000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. 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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