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LowREC-003464Published 20 November 2012View official notice ↗

Toyota Prius

Affected
8,119
Category
Cars
Campaign
2509L
Supplier
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
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The defect

There is a possibility that the electric motor installed in the hybrid system water pump may stop functioning, leading to illumination of various warning lights on the instrument panel.

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The hazard

The electric power supply circuit fuse may open, causing the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven. If left unchecked, the car could go into 'limp-home' or 'fail-safe' mode, resulting in the engine power being cut.

The remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail at their last known address. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Toyota dealership for inspection and rectification.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 8,119 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.