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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V039000

2010 Toyota Prius | 2010 Lexus Hs — Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module

Published February 9, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 9, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V039000, published February 9, 2010. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2010 Toyota Prius | 2010 Lexus Hs — Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2010 LEXUS HS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Toyota Prius | 2010 Lexus Hs — Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V039000 on February 9, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)