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Campaign 00V285000

Critical Plain English
ID: #00V285000 MFR: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

What Happened
Your vehicle's steering gear box may have a problem with the torque sensor, which helps the power steering system work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you might see a warning icon on your dashboard, and steering could become harder than usual, especially at higher speeds.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
The dealership will fix your electric steering gear box for free, so you can drive with peace of mind.

Affected Vehicles

2001 TOYOTA Prius

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V285000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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