First Gen Recall?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Victor Siles, Oct 16, 2024.

  1. Victor Siles

    Victor Siles Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2018
    38
    6
    0
    Location:
    Garden City
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    Has anyone taken their vehicles to the dealer for the recalls?
     
  2. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2008
    25,081
    16,348
    0
    Location:
    Indiana, USA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Any particular recall(s) you have in mind?
     
  3. Trombone

    Trombone Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2019
    239
    87
    0
    Location:
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2002 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    It's been long time ago now, but I definitely had three recalls performed: 1) the steering nut issue, 2) the engine ECU (cold start delay), and 3) cleaning and sealing the nuts on the HV battery bus bar.
     
  4. Victor Siles

    Victor Siles Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2018
    38
    6
    0
    Location:
    Garden City
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    They gave a print out EPS Gear Kit part # 04001-31147 and Link Set Electric part # 44200-49055
     
  5. Victor Siles

    Victor Siles Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2018
    38
    6
    0
    Location:
    Garden City
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    Update I got my car back from the dealer from the recalls. I received a new rack and pinion. The car steering is smooth now.
     
    #5 Victor Siles, Nov 22, 2024
    Last edited: Nov 22, 2024
    Brian1954 likes this.
  6. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    110,444
    50,202
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    23 years later? Nice!
     
  7. jamesprius

    jamesprius Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2020
    130
    17
    0
    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    Does the steering nut issue cause the car to pull to the left or right sometimes when on the highway?
     
  8. Trombone

    Trombone Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2019
    239
    87
    0
    Location:
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2002 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I don’t remember any steering symptoms in my ‘02 before the recall. Wandering off-center might indicate an alignment issue.
     
  9. jamesprius

    jamesprius Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2020
    130
    17
    0
    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    hmm would a missing lug nut in one of the front wheels cause drift?
     
  10. Trombone

    Trombone Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2019
    239
    87
    0
    Location:
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2002 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
  11. jamesprius

    jamesprius Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2020
    130
    17
    0
    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    I just had a missing lug nut and bolt and was wondering if it could cause the wheel to not rotate fully straight. And don't believe the car has had a recall repair before.
     
  12. Trombone

    Trombone Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2019
    239
    87
    0
    Location:
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2002 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    My guess is yes, esp. since our cars have only four nuts/studs per wheel.
     
    jamesprius likes this.
  13. Victor Siles

    Victor Siles Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2018
    38
    6
    0
    Location:
    Garden City
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prius
    Model:
    I
    I don't know. My car didn't pull, but when was parking the steering felt pretty tight especially when parallel parking. If it pulls to one side that probably would be you need a wheel alignment.
     
  14. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2008
    25,081
    16,348
    0
    Location:
    Indiana, USA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV