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NHTSA recall 18V579000

Electrical system › Wiring

Toyota Prius

Reported Sep 5, 2018192,347 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number J0TBuilt Jun 22, 2015 – May 15, 2018

The defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

The risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.

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Vehicles in this recall

Toyota Prius
201620172018

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.