2010 Lexus HS and Toyota Prius recall: control unit/module
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 9, 2010. It covers about 148,549 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 148,549
- reported
- Feb 9, 2010
- owners notified
- Mar 3, 2010
- related complaints
- 1,987
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 10V039000
Affected vehicles
- Lexus HS 2010 2010
- Toyota Prius 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,987 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 10V039000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Lexus HS and Toyota Prius control unit/module?
Yes. Recall 10V039000, reported on February 9, 2010, covers about 148,549 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V039000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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