NHTSA Campaign 17V718000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Nov 15, 2017 · 39,915 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2012 | 39,915 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2013 | 39,915 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2014 | 39,915 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2015 | 39,915 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V718000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.