NHTSA recall 06V-188 (06V188000)

steering recall reported May 31, 2006 - about 170,856 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V188000
Also written as: 06V-188
Manufacturer number: 60C
Reported: May 31, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~170,856
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND INSPECT THE SLIDING YOKE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-188 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Toyota Prius - 2004, 2005, 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.