1. Avensis 2. Corolla3. Prius
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1781/12 |
| Brand | Toyota |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Vehicles affected: Avensis with 1.6 and 1.8l petrol engine, Japanese produced Corolla and Prius vehicles which are all equipped with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering [EMPS]. Informati..... |
| Published | 30 November 2012 |
Risk Description
null Due to their insufficient hardness, the splines which connect the intermediate extension shaft of the steering system to the steering gear box may deform, develop increased backlash and eventually wear out, which could result in a loss of steering ability. This might happen if the steering wheel is frequently and forcefully turned to the full-lock position while driving at slow speed.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car.1. Avensis (origin: United Kingdom)2. Corolla (origin: Japan)3. Prius (origin: Japan)