2004–2006 Toyota Prius recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
The intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system CAN crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.
💥 The risk
This could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.
🔧 The fix
Toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. The recall began on june 9, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V188000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 60C
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 170,856
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-331-4331
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 9, 2006
- Built
- Aug 5, 2003 – Nov 10, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Toyota recall no. 60C.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.