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INCORRECT PROGRAMMING IN RELATION TO TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION STATUS MIGHT CAUSE HYBRID SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN
Due to incorrect programming the hybrid vehicle ECU can incorrectly determine that the validation signal is erroneous for the shifter position
Reprogram the Hybrid ECU.
INCORRECT PROGRAMMING IN RELATION TO TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION STATUS MIGHT CAUSE HYBRID SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN
Due to incorrect programming the hybrid vehicle ECU can incorrectly determine that the validation signal is erroneous for the shifter position
Reprogram the Hybrid ECU.
THE PRE-CRASH BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION CAN BE DELAYED
The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed.
Reprogram the Brake booster assembly with master cylinder ECU.
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE HYBRID UNIT MAY SHUT DOWN AND CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER
Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power.
Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCH
An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt
Replace driver side seat inner belt.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCH
An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt
Replace driver side seat inner belt.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE COMBINATION METER COULD OCCUR
An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur.
Inspect and replace the meter circuit plate based on the inspection result
BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING
An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating
Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED COVERS COULD PREVENT THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING
Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers
BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING
An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating
Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.
VEHICLE MAY NOT ENTER FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE AS INTENDED IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS
The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
VEHICLE MAY NOT ENTER FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE AS INTENDED IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS
The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER
Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary.
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER
Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary.
INVERTOR CAPACITOR MAY NOT BE SECURE
The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. In this condition the terminal of the capacitor could be damaged by vibration during normal vehicle operation.
On affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly
THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FUSE MAY MALFUNCTION
The Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can be driven but with reduced power. In other cases the hybrid system could shut down resulting in the loss of motive power.
On affected vehicles replace the fuse.
AIRBAG MAY INCORRECTLY DEPLOY
The passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured/assembled. This may allow leakage of compressed gas and partial inflation of the airbag without a deployment command.
Replace passenger airbag unit.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. Over time during normal operation of the vehicle the cable could disengage at the pedal end causing the parking brake to become inoperative.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable.
FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE
The vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (canister) assembled to the fuel tank. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the resin channel for the emission gas flow due to an improper shape of the channel edge at that location. The crack could expand over time and eventually fuel may leak from the crack when the vehicle has a full tank. Fuel or fuel vapour in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.
CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNINTENTIONALLY
On affected vehicles the curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. If this crack propagates gas may leak and in certain conditions partially in inflate the air bag.
On affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators.
LOSS OF POWER
The inverter assembly may overheat which will cause warning lamps to illuminate and the vehicle to enter a fail safe mode. Fail safe allows the vehicle to be driven on reduced power to a place of safety. However it is possible for the hybrid system to shut down causing the vehicle to stop which increases the risk of a collision.
On affected vehicles reprogramme the Motor Generator and Power Management ECUs.
LOSS OF POWER MAY OCCUR
In certain circumstances components within the inverter assembly may overheat which can lead to the selection of: fail safe mode where the vehicle can still drive with reduced power for a certain distance or in the worst case the drive systems shut down and the vehicle stop.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the Motor Generator E.C.U. and Power Management Control E.C.U.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
The subject vehicles are equipped with brake pressure accumulators consisting of a metal plunger containing brake fluid encased in a metal housing. The plunger is designed with metal pleated bellows to allow for motion. Nitrogen gas is sealed between the plunger and housing. It is possible that a fatigue crack could develop in the bellows due to vertical vibration of the plunger while driving. If this occurs nitrogen gas could leak into the brake fluid and gradually cause the brake pedal stroke to become longer resulting in decreased hydraulic pressure which could result in increased stopping distance.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to first check which type of brake booster is fitted and if the at risk type is fitted; replace the brake booster assembly with an improved one.
LOSS OF STEERING
It is possible that the splines of the extension shaft on vehicles equipped with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering (EMPS) may not have received the correct hardness treatment. This can cause the spline to distort and wear and eventually result in loss of steering.
Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the shaft.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
In the Hybrid system of the subject vehicles there is an electrically driven water pump assembly that circulates coolant through the hybrid components. It is possible the coil wire of the electric motor installed in the water pump may have been scratched during the coiling manufacturing process at the supplier. In this condition the coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion and in some cases break. If this occurs the water pump could stop working leading to illumination of various warning lights in the instrument panel. In some cases a short circuit occurs between adjacent coil wires resulting in a blown fuse for the electric power supply circuit. This will cause the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven which increases the risk of an accident.
Replace the HV Electric Water Pump
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