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on certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. in this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.

Corrective Action

this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2006 Toyota Prius

Component

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

Consequence of Defect

the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. the recall began on june 9, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2005 Toyota Prius

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2005 Toyota Prius

Component

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

Consequence of Defect

the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. the recall began on june 9, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2004 Toyota Prius

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may be equipped with an improperly designed brake light switch. a silicon oxide build-up occurs on the contacts inside the brake light switch, which can make it inoperable.

Corrective Action

if the switch is inoperable, the brake lights will not illuminate and can increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the brake light switch. the recall began during december 2004. owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2004 Toyota Prius

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. the recall began on april 6, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2004 Toyota Prius

Component

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

Consequence of Defect

the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.

Corrective Action

this could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. the recall began on june 9, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2002 Toyota Prius

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. the wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

Corrective Action

engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. the connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2001 Toyota Prius

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2006. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2001 Toyota Prius

Component

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. the torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.