recall information
Recall number
REC-002896
PRA number
2006/8641
Campaign number
6529F
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Toyota
Model
ECHO (NCP1#) & PRIUS (NHW11)
Affected units
3,941
Identifying features
Toyota Prius VIN Range -VDS 53FU11, VIS 00038922 ~ 00046774. Toyota Echo VIN Range - VDS JW 123# VIS 00095721 ~ 001131781, VDS JW 133# VIS 00095672 ~ 00131787, KW123# VIS 00097237 ~ 03085553, VDS KW133# VIS 00100747 ~ 03085549, VDS BT123# VIS 00149214 ~ 00212680, VDS BT133# VIS 00149278 ~ 00204681, VDS KT123# VIS 00008025 ~ 00023819, VDS KT133# VIS 00008554 ~ 00023608. Hash (#) indicates additional character (alpha or numeric).
What are the defects?
Due to improper moulding of the resin body of the crankshaft position sensor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. In addition, the wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connection. In this condition, engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. In the worst case, the connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted.
What are the hazards?
Road accident resulting in death or serious injury.
What should consumers do?
Contact your local Toyota dealer.
Supplier details
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
