Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2001 TOYOTA PRIUSTransport Canada Recall #2011212
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the nuts which secure the pinion shaft inside the steering gear box may not have received adequate tightening torque during the assembly process. If the steering wheel is repeatedly and strongly turned to the full-lock position, the nuts could loosen, allowing the pinion shaft to become unstable. This could cause a loss of steering power assist when making a left turn, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both pinion shaft nuts with improved versions.
940 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SSC 146Updated June 10, 2026