NHTSA Recall # | 68017 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V039000 |
MFG Compaign # | AOB/ALA |
Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | TOYOTA |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MOD |
Date of notification | 03/03/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/04/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/01/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/02/10 |
Report created | 09/02/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 148549 |
Defect summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after abs actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force. |
Consequence summary | Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will rewrite the programming of the abs control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2010, and is expected to be completed in late march 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987. |
Recall notes | Toyota recall no. Aob lexus ala. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |