NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpecte...
Published: April 17, 2024Recall ID: 24V274000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Affected Products
Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V274000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V274000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly. |
| Completion rate | 91.33 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06. |
| Consequence summary | A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24TB06 / 24TA06 |
| Potentially affected | 55690 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM