Recall 11V304000: 2001–2003 Toyota Prius

Report received

Jun 1, 2011

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering &…

Potentially affected

52,377vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

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

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.

Possible consequence

Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. The safety recall began on july 8, 2011. 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 Prius165 complaints
• 2002 Toyota Prius167 complaints
• 2003 Toyota Prius99 complaints