Recalls for 2001 Toyota Prius

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 2000-09-22
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. The torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.

Consequence
If this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.

Notes
Owner notification began october 27, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2006-07-21
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector.  The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

Consequence
Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector.  The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge.  The recall began on july 26, 2006.  Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Notes
Toyota recall no.  Ssc 60g.customers 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.

DEFECT #3 - 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.