REC-003643

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0 Toyota Prius ‘V’ ZVW40

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited

Recall date: 16 July 2015

Defect

The software for the motor generator control ECU and the hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in some transistors, potentially causing them to be damaged.

Hazard

The hybrid control ECU may shut down, resulting in the vehicle stopping whilst being driven, increasing the risk of an accident and injury or death of vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by mail to present their vehicle to a Toyota dealer.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003643