Toyota Prius (2016-2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V579000 · Sep 5, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
192,347
vehicles affected
192,347
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V579000
- Date
- Sep 5, 2018
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 192,347
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
What can happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V579000?
1 model: Toyota Prius (2016-2018), about 192,347 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V579000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota.
What can happen?
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.