Do You Own A Toyota Prius Car? Then See Why The Automaker Has Recalled 625,000 of the Car Model

Japanese automobile giant, Toyota, on Wednesday, July 15, recalled 625,000 hybrid vehicles globally, mostly the Prius model favoured by the eco-conscious including Hollywood celebrities.

 

This recall was as a defect that can bring the car to an unexpected stop.

 

The Japanese automaker said the problem was linked to software that controls a power converter, similar to an issue last year that led to the recall of 1.9million Prius cars, Toyota’s biggest ever for its signature petrol-electric vehicle.

 

The automobile manufacturer however said no accidents or injuries had been reported.

 

“In limited instances, the hybrid system might shut down while the vehicle is being driven, resulting in the loss of power, bringing the vehicle to a stop,” it said.

 

The latest call-back affected the Prius V, which is also sold as the Prius Alpha and Prius+, as well as some Auris hybrid vehicles.

 

More than half the recalled vehicles were sold in Japan with most of the others in North America and Europe between May 2010 and November 2014.