NHTSA recall 16V741000
Parking Brake · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
Why it matters: If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Toyota Prius.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V741000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.