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2012 Toyota YARIS Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	97218
NHTSA Compaign #	13V292000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Supplier	TOYOTA
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	YARIS
Model Year	2012
Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of notification	31/07/13
Begin date of manufacuring	21/08/11
End date of manufacturing	31/08/11
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	03/07/13
Report created	09/07/13
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	74
Defect summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 yaris vehicles manufactured august 21, 2011, through august 31, 2011. A relay in the power steering control module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
Consequence summary	If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on july 31, 2013. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Toyota YARIS Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

2012 Toyota YARIS Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

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