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2016 Toyota PRIUS Parking Brake Recall


NHTSA Recall #	122723
NHTSA Compaign #	16V741000
MFG Compaign #	G01
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Supplier	TOYOTA
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	PRIUS
Model Year	2016
Component	PARKING BRAKE
Date of notification	10/11/16
Begin date of manufacuring	06/08/15
End date of manufacturing	03/10/16
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	14/10/16
Report created	14/10/16
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Estimated number of affected units	91585
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began november 10, 2016. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is g01.
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).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2016 Toyota PRIUS Parking Brake Recall

2016 Toyota PRIUS Parking Brake Recall

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