Recall 06V266000: 2001–2002 Toyota Prius and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 19, 2006

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

34,771vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

Possible consequence

Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Toyota Echo50 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Echo35 complaints
• 2001 Toyota Prius165 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Prius167 complaints