Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
HS
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V039000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
Effect Of Defect
Vehicle Stopping Distances May Increase Relative To A Customer’S Expectation Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090129
End Of Manufacture
20100208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
148549
Date Owners Notified
20100303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20100209
Make Campaign Number
AOB/ALA