Toyota Prius Recall: Steering System Danger

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Toyota has announced a world wide recall of the “second generation” of its popular Prius hybrid car along with other models using the same defective steering system, including the Wish, Isis and other models.

The recall covers vehicles made between July 2003 and December 2005. Reportedly, steering parts can break or come apart and the driver can lose control ... not a good thing on the interstate highway at 65 mph.

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Toyota says that the recall applies only to cars with power steering. The fault lies in a steering shaft, which Toyota says could crack if the steering wheel is turned forcefully or if the car is driven onto the curbing while parking.

Toyota reports that the steering problem in the Prius is likely to first appear as a rattle or knocking sound from the steering gear.

According to the recall notice, Toyota says that “In the worst case, if the vehicle continues to be operated under these conditions, the steering connection may separate or fracture, which could result in loss of steering.”

Other defects in these vehicles may also exist. To find out about this and other recalls, click here.

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This million car recall dwarfs the first 2005 Prius recall in March 2006, which only dealt with improper air bag system assembly that could leave some air bags limp instead of inflating properly. This one covers more models and more model years by far.

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