Electronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
CAR BEGAN TO DISPLAY INCOHERENT DASH ICON AND ALERTS. WE PARKED AND HAD A TOW SERVICE DELIVER OUR VEHICLE TO TOWN & COUNTRY TOYOTA, SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC. THERE THEY TOLD US IT NEEDED ALTERNATELY A $1,500 REPAIR, A $350 REPAIR AND FINALLY A $100 REPAIR, NONE OF WHICH THE SERVICE SALESMAN COULD DESCRIBE OR EXPLAIN. WHEN WE …
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CAR BEGAN TO DISPLAY INCOHERENT DASH ICON AND ALERTS. WE PARKED AND HAD A TOW SERVICE DELIVER OUR VEHICLE TO TOWN & COUNTRY TOYOTA, SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC. THERE THEY TOLD US IT NEEDED ALTERNATELY A $1,500 REPAIR, A $350 REPAIR AND FINALLY A $100 REPAIR, NONE OF WHICH THE SERVICE SALESMAN COULD DESCRIBE OR EXPLAIN. WHEN WE MENTIONED THE SYMPTOMS WERE IDENTICAL TO THE "HYBRID SYSTEM/FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE" RECALL NOTICE HE WAS EVASIVE AND SAID THAT WE WERE TOO LATE FOR THE RECALL. WE DIDN'T THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE TO BE TOO LATE FOR A SAFETY RECALL, ESPECIALLY ONE THAT LANDED IN THE LAST WEEK. AFTER TWO (2) 20 MINUTE WAITS ON HOLD CALLING THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER, WE WERE TOLD NOTHING OF VALUE, EXCEPT WE COULD CHOOSE TO GO BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND ASK FOR SOMEONE DIFFERENT, OR WE COULD GO TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP (I AM NOT MAKING THIS STUFF UP...!) WE ARE AT A LOSS; IS THIS A SAFETY CONCERN OR NOT? TOYOTA AND THE DEALER DO NOT ACT LIKE IT'S VERY IMPORTANT TO THEM. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOUR ENFORCEMENT POWERS TO MOVE THIS PROCESS TOWARDS A RESULT THAT MIGHT ENTAIL ADDITIONAL SAFETY..?
NHTSA ODI #11193209
52,000 miles · Jun 1, 2015
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
ALTHOUGH OUR VEHICLE IS NOT IDENTIFIED FOR A RECALL THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME DESCRIPTION AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER14V053000. DEALER SAYS EVERYTHING IS NORMAL BUT WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY WHICH INCLUDES CHILDREN. CONCERNED ABOUT TOYOTA NOT RESPONDING TO OUR CLAIMS AND THE RISK …
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ALTHOUGH OUR VEHICLE IS NOT IDENTIFIED FOR A RECALL THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME DESCRIPTION AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER14V053000. DEALER SAYS EVERYTHING IS NORMAL BUT WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY WHICH INCLUDES CHILDREN. CONCERNED ABOUT TOYOTA NOT RESPONDING TO OUR CLAIMS AND THE RISK OF COLLISION AS A POSSIBILITY.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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