Recall
Toyota Prius — 06V188000
NHTSA ID
06V188000
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2006-05-31
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
170,856
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
60C
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
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.