NHTSA recall 12V536000
Engine And Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Why it matters: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2004 Toyota Prius
- 2005 Toyota Prius
- 2006 Toyota Prius
- 2007 Toyota Prius
- 2008 Toyota Prius
- 2009 Toyota Prius
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Toyota Fchv-Adv, 2010 Toyota Fchv-Adv, 2011 Toyota Fchv-Adv, 2004 Toyota Prius, 2005 Toyota Prius, 2006 Toyota Prius, 2007 Toyota Prius, 2008 Toyota Prius, 2009 Toyota Prius.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V536000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.