| NHTSA Recall # | 126428 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V718000 |
| MFG Compaign # | H0R |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Supplier | TOYOTA |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 11/01/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/11 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/01/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/11/17 |
| Report created | 17/11/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 39915 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |