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Toyota Motor Korea Co., Ltd. Toyota Prius 2WD, Toyota Prius PHEV, Toyota Prius AWD — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-07-11

Toyota Prius cars: rear door handle electric open switch has insufficient waterproofing

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-11
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Toyota Prius 2WD, Toyota Prius PHEV, Toyota Prius AWD
Units affected	19
Defect	Recall due to the insufficient waterproofing performance of the electric open switch in the rear door outer handle, which can allow a large amount of water to enter the switch, causing a malfunction in its internal circuit. In such a case, there is a concern that the rear door may open while driving even if it is not locked, increasing the risk of an accident.
Component	Body/Chassis - Other
Remedy	For affected vehicles, the open switch (left/right) of the rear door outer handle will be replaced with an improved part.
Recall number	5290
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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