The 2009 Toyota Prius has two recalls, the more serious being a steering shaft defect where internal splines can wear down over time and cause a complete loss of steering control.
The second recall involves the hybrid system's electrically driven water pump, which cools the inverter. A scratch inside the pump can cause the coil wire to corrode and eventually break, stopping the pump. If the inverter overheats as a result, the vehicle may lose drive power.
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.
