Issue ID | 757776 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10302514 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 26/01/10 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. Whenever the vehicle travels over a rough terrain at any speed the contact noticed that the brake pedal released causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. The braking distance and pressure applied to the brake pedal also increased in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 8300. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8300 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHEVY CHASE, MD |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU7A0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 17/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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