CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Prius C vehicles built between April and June 2015 may have a tire pressure monitoring system that is improperly calibrated. If this happens, the system may fail to warn the driver when a tire is underinflated, and the vehicle does not meet federal tire pressure monitoring requirements.
Driving on underinflated tires can cause a tire to fail suddenly, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226 (recall number SET15E). Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Prius C | 2015 |
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