Toyota Canada will conduct two voluntary recalls involving 14,816 Prius hybrid sedans from the 2004 to 2009 model years.
Due to insufficient hardness treatment, the splines that connect the steering intermediate extension shaft to the steering gearbox may deform if the steering wheel is frequently and forcefully turned to the full left or full right position while driving at slow speeds.
Toyota dealers will inspect and, in some cases, replace the steering intermediate extension shaft.
Meanwhile, 8,740 of these same Prius vehicles are also being recalled to replace the electric water pump for the hybrid system.
Basically, the electric motor installed in the water pump may stop functioning which, in limited instances, could cause the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven.
Affected owners will receive a notification letter by mail starting next month. For more information, call 1-888-869-6828.
Due to insufficient hardness treatment, the splines that connect the steering intermediate extension shaft to the steering gearbox may deform if the steering wheel is frequently and forcefully turned to the full left or full right position while driving at slow speeds.
Toyota dealers will inspect and, in some cases, replace the steering intermediate extension shaft.
Meanwhile, 8,740 of these same Prius vehicles are also being recalled to replace the electric water pump for the hybrid system.
Basically, the electric motor installed in the water pump may stop functioning which, in limited instances, could cause the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven.
Affected owners will receive a notification letter by mail starting next month. For more information, call 1-888-869-6828.
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