Toyota recalls 75,000 Prius hybrid cars in U.S.
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Toyota recalls 75,000 Prius hybrid cars in U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it is recalling about 75,000 Prius hybrid cars as the gasoline engine may stall due to a software problem in the electric motor control system. The cars subject to the recall are from the 2004 and 2005 models.
Even if the gasoline engine of the Prius cars in question stalls, the electric motor in them will have enough power to allow drivers to steer to the side of the road, Toyota said.
Even if the gasoline engine of the Prius cars in question stalls, the electric motor in them will have enough power to allow drivers to steer to the side of the road, Toyota said.
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"Even if the gasoline engine of the Prius cars in question stalls, the electric motor in them will have enough power to allow drivers to steer to the side of the road, Toyota said."
That's not always the case, during my test drive the car stalled 3 times within a few minutes and the salesman had to push the car. We're finally picked up by dealer's courtesy car.
That's not always the case, during my test drive the car stalled 3 times within a few minutes and the salesman had to push the car. We're finally picked up by dealer's courtesy car.
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Re: Toyota recalls 75,000 Prius hybrid cars in U.S.
Originally Posted by aha
That's not always the case, during my test drive the car stalled 3 times within a few minutes and the salesman had to push the car.
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When Does it Stall?
It's interesting you mention that the Prius stalls on a test drive.
I've never driven a Prius (would like too...), but I'm wondering if this problem is more likely to happen with novice Prius drivers?
I've never driven a Prius (would like too...), but I'm wondering if this problem is more likely to happen with novice Prius drivers?
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Power was completely dead, no power steering. The first 2 times, battery still had some power but after the 3rd time it's completely dead. When I tried to start the engine it did not even have a click and no light indicator was on. Btw, this was in early 2005 during quite busy traffic on 101 - Cali major highway. Salesman was screaming - he thought I did not press the throttle gas hard enough , it's so scary I thought we would get rear ended...
, it's so scary I thought we would get rear ended...
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Re: Toyota recalls 75,000 Prius hybrid cars in U.S.
Originally Posted by Jason
Anyone know where I can get more information on this? Any idea if all Prius require the update or just some?
http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases...T2005101389230
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Re: Toyota recalls 75,000 Prius hybrid cars in U.S.
Originally Posted by Schwa
What I read in a few places is that it's 2004 and early 2005 models, now the recall is extended world-wide to 160,000 cars.
It is not a recall.
It is a Special Service Campaign.
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Re: Toyota recalls 75,000 Prius hybrid cars in U.S.
I took my 2004 Prius to the dealer for a front bumper refurb (great deal, $259) on Tuesday and asked them to also do the recall. They called back this morning (Thursday) to say it is done. So in CT (Stevens Auto Mall, Bristol) the recall (new SW and greased connector) is available with no hassle.
Last edited by jdenenberg; Oct 27, 2005 at 05:00 AM. Reason: typo
