The first recalls for Toyota’s widely respected hybrid drive system.
Warning lamps will illuminate on the instrument panel if the safety defect occurs. In most cases the vehicle will enter a fail-safe driving mode, resulting in reduced power in which the vehicle can still be driven for short distances. In some instances, though, the power supply circuit fuse could blow when the transistor is damaged. If the fuse blows, the hybrid system will stop and the vehicle will coast to a stop.
