TOYOTA PRIUS ( 20/04/2012 – 07/01/2015) DEFECT: The Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can be driven but with reduced power. In other cases the hybrid system could shut down resulting in the loss of motive power.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the fuse.
| Recall Launch Date | 04/12/2017 |
| Recall No. | R/2017/309 |
| Models Affected | Prius PHV (Plug-in) |
| Manufacturer Ref | GGG85 |
| VIN Start | JTDKN36P#03000897 |
| VIN end | JTDKN36P#03072058 |
| Build Start | 20/04/2012 |
| Build end | 07/01/2015 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 1399 |
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