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Toyota Prius 2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin T-SB-0005-18 · NHTSA communication 10131719 · issued Jan 18, 2018

Technical service bulletin
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Equipment
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2018
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Official summary

TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings.? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness.? Proper function of mechanical systems. A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2018 model year Prius Prime. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in b

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.