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Steering Recall still happening

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by marjam, Jul 16, 2006.

  1. marjam

    marjam Member

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    I received the steering recall on my '04 Prius yesterday so they are still being sent out. Thanks to PriusChat I know what to watch out for. Will have the work done the first week of August.

    marjam
     
    #1 marjam, Jul 16, 2006
  2. brandon

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    Good luck. It was pretty painless for me; just make sure your steering wheel is centered correctly after the work is done. Mine is off only slightly to the right, but turns out it is driving me nuts, so I may take it in for them to fix it soon.

    They should be sending the last of the notifications sometime next week, according to an earlier message from TMS USA.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TMS USA @ May 31 2006, 01:48 AM) [snapback]263268[/snapback]</div>
     
    #2 brandon, Jul 16, 2006
  3. HTMLSpinnr

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    I had mine done last week as well. Looks like they potentially replaced 2 parts on mine.

    I also had them do an alignment though (toe was out -0.04°, corrected to +0.05°), so I wouldn't have noticed the steering wheel if it was off - it's just ever so slight to the left, but that could just as well be from the alignment.

    One thing to note - Larry Miller Toyota was going to charge $109.95 for the 4 wheel alignment! Good thing I had a coupon to lower it to $79.95. Last time around, at Tustin (CA), it was $79.95 w/o coupon and $74.95 w/ for 4 wheel. I kinda resent the fact that w/ VSC equipped cars, only dealers can do the alignment (unless alignment shops now know the procedure to reset VSC w/ a scan tool).
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(marjam @ Jul 16 2006, 04:33 PM) [snapback]287220[/snapback]</div>
    I just received the recall notice on my '05 today.
     
    #4 catsbox, Jul 17, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brandon @ Jul 16 2006, 04:41 PM) [snapback]287222[/snapback]</div>
    Quality seems to be an issue at many a dealer. I've had an air vent hanging out of the dash on one occasion and a disconnected gas guage on another when picking up from service. It's too bad that the factory quality workmanship doesn't always translate to dealer service dept. Got my steerling wheel call notice on Sat. -- I can't wait to see where the wheel's pointing when they're done.
     
    #5 Don-RI, Jul 18, 2006
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    I had mine done last Saturday. It went fine. It's really gonna depend on which dealer you take it to, judging by the posts I've been seeing.
     
    #6 aaf709, Jul 18, 2006
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    I just got back from taking my 05' to Price Toyota in Wilmington, DE for the recall. They managed to get the steering wheel about 30° left of center on the first try, but got it done right on the second try. They did spoil the moment for me just a bit by leaving the hood slightly open so it was only held down by the secondary latch. I wondered what the odd whistling sound was as I drove on I-95. No harm done though, and the car is safe at home now.
     
    #7 rmnelson, Jul 18, 2006
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    #8 tumbleweed, Jul 18, 2006
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