Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 06V-188 · 2004–2006 Toyota Prius
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 06V-188 covers 170,856 2004–2006 Toyota Prius for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V188000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
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.
TOYOTA RECALL NO. 60C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 5, 2003 to November 10, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.