1. Prius2. FCHV
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1782/12 |
| Brand | Toyota |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Information on the identification of the affected vehicles is provided in the <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2012-w48/2012-w48_10-vins.pdf">attached document</a>. |
| Published | 30 November 2012 |
Risk Description
null The electrically-driven water pump which circulates coolant through the hybrid components, including the inverter assembly, may fail causing activation of the warning lights on the instrument panel of the PRIUS or a reduction in the motive power mode in the FCHV vehicles. In certain cases, a fuse may blow in the electric power supply circuit, causing the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven, which could lead to an accident.
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