Toyota Prius PLUG-IN Hybrid (2012-2015): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 17V718000 · Nov 15, 2017 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
39,915
vehicles affected
39,915
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V718000
- Date
- Nov 15, 2017
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 39,915
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2012-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
What can happen
The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Prius Plug-IN Hybrid | 2012-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V718000?
1 model: Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid (2012-2015), about 39,915 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V718000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
What can happen?
The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
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.