Toyota () Ch-r Hybrid: Invertor Capacitor May Not Be Secure

Toyota is recalling 6 hybrid vehicles (CH-R Hybrid and Prius models) in the United Kingdom because a capacitor in the inverter assembly may not be properly secured, which could cause it to be damaged by vibration during normal driving. The fix involves replacing the inverter assembly.

Recalling firm
TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Product
Vehicles: TOYOTA () CH-R HYBRID, TOYOTA () PRIUS. Units affected: 6
Reason
The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. In this condition the terminal of the capacitor could be damaged by vibration during normal vehicle operation. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly
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/49ffcf51-3c2c-4cb8-b5e2-8a9ddd631641