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SINGAPORE: About 1,300 Toyota Prius cars are being recalled in Singapore due to a fault in the electric rear door lock system that could cause doors to open while the vehicle is moving.<\/span><\/p>\n Borneo Motors, the authorised distributor for Toyota vehicles in Singapore, said on Friday (Feb 27) that when water gets onto a door opener switch, a short circuit may occur that could cause the rear doors to open.<\/span><\/p>\n “If the seal performance for this switch is reduced as a result of thermal cycling and water is present due to large amount of water splashes on the switch (for example, at a car wash), then closing the door with a high force can temporarily allow water to enter the switch,” Borneo Motors said.<\/p>\n “If the water contains detergent, this can lead to a short circuit that can cause the switch to activate.”<\/p>\n Owners of the affected vehicles are being notified by mail.<\/p>\n Rectification works will involve modifying the left and right rear door switch circuits to prevent the switch from activating, even if it is shorted, Borneo Motors said.<\/p>\n Owners will not be charged for the necessary modification works, which can be completed on the same day, the company added.<\/p>\n Toyota issued a recall for its Prius hybrid cars in January in the United States and Canada over similar safety concerns. Nearly 20,000 cars were affected.<\/p>\n \u201cBorneo Motors Singapore remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and transparency for our customers,\u201d the company said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n