ID: #13V292000
MFR: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EVENT_SUMMARY
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.