NHTSA recall 00V-285 (00V285000)

steering recall reported September 21, 2000 - about 1,772 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V285000
Also written as: 00V-285
Reported: September 21, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~1,772
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR BOX.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-285 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Prius - 2001

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