Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — Control Unit/Module

Date Announced
FEB 09, 2010
Vehicles Affected
148,549
Lexus Recall #
AOB/ALA
NHTSA Campaign #
10V039000
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.
Actions
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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