Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The power steering system in your Yaris helps you turn the wheels easily. In some 2012 models made during a specific period, a tiny electrical relay in the system might malfunction due to water getting inside.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fails, you'll struggle to steer the car at slow speeds, and that increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty power steering control module with a new one at no cost to you. You'll get a notice with the details, and they'll schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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