Recalls for your 2003 Toyota Prius

Recalls for 2003 Toyota Prius

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New York Auto Show, 2024: Toyota Prius

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New York Auto Show, 2024: Toyota Prius

Who'da thunk it? A Toyota Prius that actually looks desirable!

Toyota got wise to the fact that Americans won't buy a dowdy hybrid if gasoline is cheap. They won't even buy a dowdy hybrid if gasoline isn't cheap! So Toyota jazzed up the styling - and, by providing a 196-horse hybrid system, jazzed up the performance as well.

You know, people might actually buy this Prius in big numbers!

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2011-06-01
Description
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003.  The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.

Consequence
Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 8, 2011.  Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.