How long does it take Toyota to fix a recall?
How long will it take for a dealer to repair my automobile? The actual repair involves about 30 minutes’ work.
What should Toyota do about the recall problem?
Toyota says recalled cars will have their gas pedals replaced with the new, redesigned unit. Until their car is serviced, owners are advised to remove floor mats and to report any problems to their local Toyota dealer.
How to check Prius recall?
For more information about recalls, customers can go to www.toyota.com/recall or contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
Does my Toyota Prius have a recall?
Toyota has issued a recall for 267,000 Prius vehicles, including the 2013 to 2015 Prius and 2014 to 2017 Prius V, due to the risk of the vehicles losing power and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Do recalls have a time limit?
The statute of limitations for all no-charge recalls is 8 years from the original sale date of the vehicle. After that time, you may be required to pay if you wish to have the part or parts replaced or corrected.
How do you check if recalls have been done?
Your first step is to check out the federal agency’s recall page, at nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If nothing comes up, you’re golden. If any open recalls do populate, move on to our third and final step.
How do I find out if my car is on a recall list?
The easiest way to check for open recalls on your car is to visit the NHTSA’s recall site (nhtsa.gov/recall) and enter your Vehicle Identification Number or VIN. (A car’s VIN is usually found in the lower left corner of the windshield and can also be found on your registration.)
Is there a time limit on a recall?
There is no time limit on getting a recall fixed, and most dealers should honor the recall and fix your car free of charge. The only exception is if your vehicle is older than ten years at the time of the recall, the dealer may not fix the vehicle for free.
Is there a recall on the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
What is the phone number for the Toyota recall?
Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L.
Where are the air bags on a Prius?
The involved vehicles are equipped with curtain shield air bags (CSA) in the driver and passenger side roof rails that have air bag inflators composed of two chambers welded together. Some inflators could have a small crack in the weld area joining the chambers, which could grow over time, and lead to the separation of the inflator chambers.
What causes a Toyota Prius to shut down while driving?
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. An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.