Transport Canada has released its latest recalls, which may affect some Toyota...vehicles

**Tideland Prius** · 06-17-2006, 05:06 PM

2004-2006 Toyota Prius
Vehicles affected: 4,141

On certain vehicles, there is a possibility that the connection at the intermediate shaft, or at the intermediate extension shaft, may become loose, or the intermediate shaft sleeve may develop a crack under certain operating conditions. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the connection may separate or the shaft sleeve may fracture, which could result in the loss of steering control. Toyota dealers will replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition, the dealer will inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate extension shaft, and replace them if necessary.

Here's Transport Canada's warning.

Frank Hudon · 07-02-2006, 12:56 AM

So what's the best quess as to how long TAC takes to issue notices? 4 months or 6 months plus. 4's about the average for SSC's. Not the most confidence inspiring organization, IMO.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-02-2006, 01:44 AM

No idea. I remember how I got the ECU update way before I got the letter lol. I think that was a month or two after.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-04-2006, 07:00 PM

I got the letter.... it says it'll take them one hour.

Frank Hudon · 07-04-2006, 09:19 PM

came home today and yup there it was! I was shocked, stunned and amazed. That was faster than I figured they'd get it out.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-04-2006, 10:45 PM

Yup.. now... the question is, wait or get it done asap?

Frank Hudon · 07-04-2006, 11:01 PM

that's the question, I seem to recall that you got the new HV computer when they tried to flash it and toasted it just like the wife's. I've got under the dash on her's as soon as I heard that there was a possible problem and held the coupling and moved the steering wheel from side to side and there was no play at all so I'm almost hesitant to get it done till the dealer has at least screwed a few up to learn the tricks of this job. I'd almost like to take it down to Olympia and have Mike do it. But it's a long way to go so will hold for a few weeks and then probably send it in. It's also due for the HV comp flash and connector seal job so maybe they've learned how to do that one right this time. That's been on the books since December of 2005 so my quess is that they have done a few. But you never know. I quess it's like a crap shoot. Do it and take your chances.

wilco · 07-04-2006, 11:41 PM

Yep, my letter came today too. Which mainly lowland dealer do you guys figure is the best Prius-wise?

Frank Hudon · 07-05-2006, 12:06 AM

I've heard that Langley Toyota Town has a sharp Prius tech and we used to deal with Granville Toyota as the tech there was the one who used to service YC15 but it's been a while. Will probably take it to Open Road on Lougheed in Burnaby and let them kill it. Another PC'er uses the dealer in Maple Ridge with good results. I'm going to ask the service manager and not the little rookie on the desk what their success rate has been on the comp flash because the desk jocky lied last time. "oh we've done lots of them" ya right Pudd head, we found out her's was the first. I'll make my decision then and there.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-05-2006, 01:30 AM

Yeah, I got mine fried. He also didn't know about the manual release for the rear hatch, scratches the plastic on the front quarter window, poorly replaced the MFD plastic, left an oil smudge on the right A pillar and also poorly replaced the A pillar plastic, left a smudge on the rear right seatbelt, left battery grease (or whatever you call that) on the tonneau cover and broke the battery compartment cover and the red positive terminal cover. Not to mention he also forgot to update the other ECU. He only updated one when he was supposed to update two.

Lougheed is called Destination Toyota now.

Also, I assume any dealer can perform it, and not your "home" dealer where you bought the car right? So.. ya.. whadda ya guys think?

06-17-2006, 05:06 PM	#1
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	2004-2006 Toyota Prius Vehicles affected: 4,141 On certain vehicles, there is a possibility that the connection at the intermediate shaft, or at the intermediate extension shaft, may become loose, or the intermediate shaft sleeve may develop a crack under certain operating conditions. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the connection may separate or the shaft sleeve may fracture, which could result in the loss of steering control. Toyota dealers will replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition, the dealer will inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate extension shaft, and replace them if necessary. Here's Transport Canada's warning. __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

07-04-2006, 11:01 PM	#7
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	that's the question, I seem to recall that you got the new HV computer when they tried to flash it and toasted it just like the wife's. I've got under the dash on her's as soon as I heard that there was a possible problem and held the coupling and moved the steering wheel from side to side and there was no play at all so I'm almost hesitant to get it done till the dealer has at least screwed a few up to learn the tricks of this job. I'd almost like to take it down to Olympia and have Mike do it. But it's a long way to go so will hold for a few weeks and then probably send it in. It's also due for the HV comp flash and connector seal job so maybe they've learned how to do that one right this time. That's been on the books since December of 2005 so my quess is that they have done a few. But you never know. I quess it's like a crap shoot. Do it and take your chances. __________________ You can quote me on this, People who drive vehicles that idle at a traffic light, are idiots. mine 2k3 avg. 5.36 for 46,915Km Best tank 4.4L per 100K 64.2 Imperial 53.4 U.S. gallon, MiniScanner, SilverStars, block heater, winter lips, in as of Oct 15, out on April 25. In again on Sept. 21st. her's 2k4 "B" avg. 6.01 for 42,317 Km Best tank 4.02L per 100K, CAN-view with OBD11 module and flashloader, SilverStars, 06 Chrome grill bar, Michelin HydroEdge, upper and lower grill blocker,upper out as of April 7, lower out on April 28. In again on Sept 21st.

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07-02-2006, 12:56 AM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	So what's the best quess as to how long TAC takes to issue notices? 4 months or 6 months plus. 4's about the average for SSC's. Not the most confidence inspiring organization, IMO.

07-02-2006, 01:44 AM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	No idea. I remember how I got the ECU update way before I got the letter lol. I think that was a month or two after.

07-04-2006, 07:00 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	I got the letter.... it says it'll take them one hour.

07-04-2006, 09:19 PM	#5
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	came home today and yup there it was! I was shocked, stunned and amazed. That was faster than I figured they'd get it out.

07-04-2006, 10:45 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Yup.. now... the question is, wait or get it done asap?

07-04-2006, 11:41 PM	#8
wilco Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 401 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Yep, my letter came today too. Which mainly lowland dealer do you guys figure is the best Prius-wise?

07-05-2006, 12:06 AM	#9
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've heard that Langley Toyota Town has a sharp Prius tech and we used to deal with Granville Toyota as the tech there was the one who used to service YC15 but it's been a while. Will probably take it to Open Road on Lougheed in Burnaby and let them kill it. Another PC'er uses the dealer in Maple Ridge with good results. I'm going to ask the service manager and not the little rookie on the desk what their success rate has been on the comp flash because the desk jocky lied last time. "oh we've done lots of them" ya right Pudd head, we found out her's was the first. I'll make my decision then and there.

07-05-2006, 01:30 AM	#10
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Yeah, I got mine fried. He also didn't know about the manual release for the rear hatch, scratches the plastic on the front quarter window, poorly replaced the MFD plastic, left an oil smudge on the right A pillar and also poorly replaced the A pillar plastic, left a smudge on the rear right seatbelt, left battery grease (or whatever you call that) on the tonneau cover and broke the battery compartment cover and the red positive terminal cover. Not to mention he also forgot to update the other ECU. He only updated one when he was supposed to update two. Lougheed is called Destination Toyota now. Also, I assume any dealer can perform it, and not your "home" dealer where you bought the car right? So.. ya.. whadda ya guys think?