Ford Reveals All-Electric Explorer SUV For The European Market

More

New Kia Concept EV5 previews all-electric SUV for Chinese market

More

The Volkswagen ID. 2all previews sub-25,000 euros electric car

More

The Kia EV9 all-electric SUV revealed

More

Truemag

  • Electric Car News
  • Electric Car Reviews
  • Plug-in Hybrids
  • Technology
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Charging Map

Toyota Recalls Certain Prius Plug-In Hybrid and C-HR Vehicles

Toyota Motor North America is conducting separate safety recalls in the U.S. of approximately 39,900 Model Year 2012 – 2015 Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicles and approximately 28,600 Model Year 2018 C-HR vehicles.

The hybrid system on the involved Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicles contains an electric vehicle fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle is repeatedly operated in EV mode under high-load driving conditions, such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions, warning lights and warning messages will illuminate.

In some cases, the vehicle can be driven, but with reduced power. In other cases, the hybrid system could shut down, resulting in the loss of motive power. Power steering and braking will not be affected. Loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.

For all involved Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the fuse with an improved one at no cost to customers.  All known owners will receive a notification by first-class mail starting in January 2018.

In the involved C-HR vehicles, there is a possibility that the electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly. This could cause the parking brake to not disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. If the electronic parking brake cannot be applied, this could result in a potential noncompliance with a federal safety standard.

For all C-HR vehicles, Toyota dealers will update an electronic control unit’s software to correct the EPB issue at no cost to customers. All known owners will receive a notification by first-class mail starting in late-November.

Nov 16, 2017Blagojce Krivevski
Lamp posts to be transformed into EV chargers in LondonElon Musk Unveils Tesla Semi Truck [videos]
You Might Also Like
 
GM recalls model year 2013 Chevy Volts for battery software bug
 
Toyota “Project Portal” will examine potential usage of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty applications
Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

November 16, 2017 Electric Car NewsPrius Plug-in Hybrid, recall, toyota, Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota recall
Follow Us
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • linkedin
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • rss
Recent News
LG Energy Solution to Invest $5.5 Billion to Build Battery Manufacturing Complex in Arizona
March 27, 2023
Design details of the all-new smart #3 unveiled ahead of Shanghai debut
March 27, 2023
Fisker Ocean Extreme achieves a combined WLTP range of up to 707 km, exceeding previous estimates
March 27, 2023
All-electric Porsche Cayenne to be built in Bratislava
March 27, 2023
Pininfarina involved in the design of Izera electric cars
March 27, 2023
About
ElectricCarsReport.com ElectricCarsReport.com is a website dedicated to pure electric vehicles and the full range of consumer information and tools about electric cars, green technology energy, and the environment.
Latest News
LG Energy Solution to Invest $5.5 Billion to Build Battery Manufacturing Complex in Arizona
March 27, 2023
Design details of the all-new smart #3 unveiled ahead of Shanghai debut
March 27, 2023
Fisker Ocean Extreme achieves a combined WLTP range of up to 707 km, exceeding previous estimates
March 27, 2023
Get in touch

Email: [email protected]

Get new stories by email:
Archives
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • linkedin
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • rss
DMCA.com
© ElectricCarsReport.com | All Rights Reserved.