NHTSA Recall 10V039000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V039000; Date: Feb. 9, 2010
Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Lexus HS; 2010 Toyota Prius
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 148,549
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 3, 2010
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