Recalls for your 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Recalls for 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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DEFECT #1 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM


Posted on: 2017-11-17
Description
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 prius plug-in hybrid vehicles.  The hybrid battery contains an electric vehicle (ev) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

Consequence
The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power.  Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ev fuse, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018.  Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.  Toyota's number for this recall is h0r.

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