Toyota (Gb) GT86 recall: Power steering assistance may be lost
- What's wrong
- Under certain conditions the electrical terminal of the wiring harness connected to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the EPS slide causes abrasion on the tin-plating layer of the connector. This can cause wear debris to form which can accumulate and become oxidized. Occasionally the…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the EPS ECU and EPS harness.
What’s wrong
Under certain conditions the electrical terminal of the wiring harness connected to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the EPS slide causes abrasion on the tin-plating layer of the connector. This can cause wear debris to form which can accumulate and become oxidized. Occasionally the driver�s knee may press against the lower cover when entering or exiting the vehicle causing the cover to press against the EPS wiring harness. This contact may result in the connector terminal sliding onto the �electrical insulator� (oxidized accumulation) resulting in electrical contact failure. The EPS ECU then turns on the EPS warning light/sound and steering assist stops.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the EPS ECU and EPS harness.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT86 | 4 Apr 2012 | 18 Mar 2015 | 4,556 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 October 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.