Recall List for the 2001 Toyota Prius
Official recall notices have been issued for the 2001 Toyota Prius by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. It's important to note that most recalls won't cost you anything to get fixed, so if your car is affected you should call an authorized Toyota service shop immediately!
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2001 Toyota Prius STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM NHTSA Campaign #11V304000
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.
Actions: 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V304000 »
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2001 Toyota Prius ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING NHTSA Campaign #06V266000
Summary: 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.
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.
Actions: 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V266000 »
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2001 Toyota Prius STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) NHTSA Campaign #00V285000
Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. The torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.
Consequence: If this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.
Actions: Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V285000 »