The 2008 Toyota Prius has two recalls, the more serious being a steering shaft where the metal splines connecting the steering wheel to the steering gear can wear down over time and eventually fail, causing a complete loss of steering control.
The second recall involves the inverter cooling system. A scratch inside the electric water pump can cause the coil wire to corrode and break, stopping the pump. If the pump stops, the inverter loses cooling, which can cause it to overheat and potentially shut down the hybrid drive system.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrically driven water pump may have a scratch on the coil wire that occurred during manufacturing. This scratch can cause the coil wire to corrode over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric water pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The steering intermediate extension shaft has metal splines connecting the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may not be hard enough, potentially affecting steering function.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it has insufficient hardness, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
