NHTSA recall 17V-658 (17V658000)
hybrid propulsion system recall reported October 18, 2017 - about 6 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V658000
- Also written as
- 17V-658
- Manufacturer number
- H0U
- Reported
- October 18, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~6
- Component
- hybrid propulsion system
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Why it is dangerous
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-658 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.