Toyota () Prius: The Electric Vehicle (ev) Fuse May Malfunction
Toyota is recalling 1,399 Prius vehicles in the United Kingdom because the electric vehicle fuse may malfunction during high-load driving conditions, such as climbing hills. If the fuse fails, warning lights may appear, and the vehicle could experience reduced power or a complete loss of motive power. The fix involves replacing the fuse.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () PRIUS. Units affected: 1,399
- Reason
- The Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can be driven but with reduced power. In other cases the hybrid system could shut down resulting in the loss of motive power. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the fuse.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-12-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/33d72fba-16d2-4ace-99ba-2e53745601b5