Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 13V-292 · 2012 Toyota Yaris
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 13V-292 covers 74 2012 Toyota Yaris for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V292000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 21, 2011 to August 31, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.