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The newest Toyota recall affects approximately 106,000 Prius hybrids globally built from 2001 to 2003 for a fault with the electric power steering system. The Japanese automaker said the voluntary action affects around 52,000 Prius models sold in the United States.
- Toyota Says It Sold More Prius C In Three Days Than The Volt And Leaf Combined In A Month
According to Toyota, the newest member of its Prius family of hybrids, the Yaris-sized Prius C, is off to an extremely good start since going on sale in the States on March 12. In its first three days on the market, the Prius C sold 1,201 units, with...
- Gm Issues Recall For 2011 U.s.-spec Chevrolet Cruze Models
After the initial 2,100 inspections triggered by a detached steering wheel, General Motors announced a new recall involving 154,112 units of the 2011 model year Cruze - pretty much all models built for North America since production started in summer...
- Gm Recalling 2,100 Chevrolet Cruze Sedans After Steering Wheel Comes Loose In One Car
Following a single incident on March 1, 2011, when a GM was notified of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze that had been brought to one of its dealerships with a steering wheel that had come loose from the steering column, the Detroit automaker decided to issue...
- Hyundai To Recall Nearly 140,000 2011my Sonata Sedans
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Hyundai is recalling certain 2011MY Sonata sedans over a potential issue with the steering system that could result in a total loss or reduction in steering capability. The recall...
- Toyota To Recall 11,500 Lexus Ls Models Worldwide
In the latest episode of a series of massive recalls, Toyota Motor Corp. said today that it plans to recall four Lexus LS models due to problems related to the steering wheel system of the car. The models in question are the LS460 and LS460L as well...
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Toyota Recalling 106,000 Prius Hybrids Globally Over Steering Wheel Issue
The newest Toyota recall affects approximately 106,000 Prius hybrids globally built from 2001 to 2003 for a fault with the electric power steering system. The Japanese automaker said the voluntary action affects around 52,000 Prius models sold in the United States.
“If the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gear box assembly may become loose,†Toyota said in a statement. The company added that if the owner leaves the condition uncorrected, over time they will gradually notice significant increased steering effort when making a left turn.
Read more »- Toyota Says It Sold More Prius C In Three Days Than The Volt And Leaf Combined In A Month
According to Toyota, the newest member of its Prius family of hybrids, the Yaris-sized Prius C, is off to an extremely good start since going on sale in the States on March 12. In its first three days on the market, the Prius C sold 1,201 units, with...
- Gm Issues Recall For 2011 U.s.-spec Chevrolet Cruze Models
After the initial 2,100 inspections triggered by a detached steering wheel, General Motors announced a new recall involving 154,112 units of the 2011 model year Cruze - pretty much all models built for North America since production started in summer...
- Gm Recalling 2,100 Chevrolet Cruze Sedans After Steering Wheel Comes Loose In One Car
Following a single incident on March 1, 2011, when a GM was notified of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze that had been brought to one of its dealerships with a steering wheel that had come loose from the steering column, the Detroit automaker decided to issue...
- Hyundai To Recall Nearly 140,000 2011my Sonata Sedans
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Hyundai is recalling certain 2011MY Sonata sedans over a potential issue with the steering system that could result in a total loss or reduction in steering capability. The recall...
- Toyota To Recall 11,500 Lexus Ls Models Worldwide
In the latest episode of a series of massive recalls, Toyota Motor Corp. said today that it plans to recall four Lexus LS models due to problems related to the steering wheel system of the car. The models in question are the LS460 and LS460L as well...