Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Toyota Recalling 106,000 Prius Hybrids Globally Over Steering Wheel Issue
0 comments Posted by bajol at 6:12 AM
The newest Toyota recall affects approximately 106,000 Prius hybrids globally built from 2001 to 2003 for a fault with the electric power steering system. The Japanese automaker said the voluntary action affects around 52,000 Prius models sold in the United States.
“If the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gear box assembly may become loose,” Toyota said in a statement. The company added that if the owner leaves the condition uncorrected, over time they will gradually notice significant increased steering effort when making a left turn.
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Toyota Recalling 106,000 Prius Hybrids Globally Over Steering Wheel Issue
0 comments Posted by bajol at 6:12 AM
The newest Toyota recall affects approximately 106,000 Prius hybrids globally built from 2001 to 2003 for a fault with the electric power steering system. The Japanese automaker said the voluntary action affects around 52,000 Prius models sold in the United States.
“If the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, there is a possibility the nuts securing the pinion shaft in the steering gear box assembly may become loose,” Toyota said in a statement. The company added that if the owner leaves the condition uncorrected, over time they will gradually notice significant increased steering effort when making a left turn.
Labels: Hybrids, Recalls, Reports, Toyota, Toyota Prius, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Venza
Monday, May 23, 2011
Toyota Mulling a Larger Hybrid Minivan than the Prius V with Seating for Seven
0 comments Posted by bajol at 7:12 AM
The all-new Prius V five-seater minivan isn’t due to arrive in U.S. showrooms until this fall, yet Toyota is already looking into the development of a larger model capable of seating seven passengers as well as carrying their luggage, according to Bob Carter, Toyota Division general manager. The larger Prius won’t be based on the Japanese market Prius Alpha nor the European specification Prius+, both of which pack a retractable third row of seats into the Prius V’s cargo area.
Labels: Hybrids, Reports, Toyota, Toyota Prius, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Venza
Toyota Mulling a Larger Hybrid Minivan than the Prius V with Seating for Seven
0 comments Posted by bajol at 7:12 AM
The all-new Prius V five-seater minivan isn’t due to arrive in U.S. showrooms until this fall, yet Toyota is already looking into the development of a larger model capable of seating seven passengers as well as carrying their luggage, according to Bob Carter, Toyota Division general manager. The larger Prius won’t be based on the Japanese market Prius Alpha nor the European specification Prius+, both of which pack a retractable third row of seats into the Prius V’s cargo area.
Labels: Hybrids, Reports, Toyota, Toyota Prius, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Venza