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Bought 2009 Prius from Dealer, recall work not done?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by dmm, May 1, 2013.

  1. dmm

    dmm Junior Member

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    I just bought a 2009 Prius from a Toyota dealer. When researching the vehicle I saw there were a few recalls but I assumed the dealer would have fixed them.

    When I bought it I looked at the carfax which showed all of the standard maint. had been performed on schedule.

    I signed up on the Toyota owners site to see the maintenance record and I see a red "Safety Recall Alert". I click on it and see these recalls: Safety Recall C0U and Safety Recall C0T. Apparently affecting the inverter coolant pump and the steering shaft?

    Looking through the records on that site I don't see any evidence that the dealer handled the recall problems. They had the car since December 2012.

    Is it possible they fixed the problem and it show up in the records? Do these recalls actually affect my prius?
     
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    any dealer should be able to look up the VIN and see what has been done.
     
    #2 desmondlee, May 1, 2013
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    Yes both recalls are required for your Prius.

    John (Britprius)
     
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    just ask them
     
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    I saw a thing on tv that it was illegal for a dealer to sell a car that was in their fleet of sales and not perform those up dates.
     
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    Simply take the Prius to any Toyota dealer and ask them to perform the recall repairs for you. It is clear that your Prius is affected by the recall as it is VIN specific.

    There should be NO charge unless you authorize additional work/repairs at the time of the service. You can expect the dealer to take a minimum of three hours to complete the work. I would suggest you make an appointment.

    Good luck to you dmm and welcome to Prius Chat!

    Ron
     
    #6 dorunron, May 1, 2013
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    It is the owner's responsibility to bring the car in for recalls, not the dealer because the recall notices are sent to the owner only.
    I know because I bought a new car and received a recall notice within two months and the recall had been out 8 months ago. The manufacturer still building and shipping the cars with the defective parts after the recall let the owner takes it in for replacement.
     
    #7 bedrock8x, May 1, 2013
  8. boppo

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    But the dealer own it before they bought it so it's on the dealer to fix All the recalls before they sell it.
     
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    The dealer does not own the cars on the lot and they are not the registered owner. You don't want them to be otherwise you will be buying a pre-owned car.

     
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  10. toyotechwv

    toyotechwv Toyota Technician

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    Was it sold as a Toyota Certified used car? If so, completing any open campaigns (recalls) is part of the certification checklist.

    SPH-D710 ? 2
     
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  11. dmm

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    Thanks everyone for your replies. It was not a certified used car. I'll call tomorrow and find out what's up.

    Also I'd like to take this time to comment on how awesome this community is. You take a vehicle which is almost zero maintainance and you find all kinds of fun stuff to do to it. I'm definitely picking up some transaxle fluid while I'm at the dealer. It looks easy enough to change. And the recall on the coolant pump means I get a free inverter coolant change too.
     
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    Don't forget to pick up the two washers when u change the tranny fluid.
     
    #12 boppo, May 2, 2013
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    I believe in some states it is illegal to sell a car with outstanding recalls. You should look into this, and bring it up with the dealer.
     
    #13 Scallywag, May 2, 2013
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    If you do drain and refill the transaxle, it would be a good idea to open the top plug first. If for some reason you drain the fluid and then discover you can't get the plug loose to refill the transaxle you will be in a tight spot.

    Good luck to you.

    Ron
     
    #14 dorunron, May 3, 2013
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