Recall
Toyota Yaris — 13V292000
NHTSA ID
13V292000
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2013-07-03
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
74
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
Consequence
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.