2010 Lexus HS and Toyota Prius recall: service brakes

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 5, 2013. It covers about 87,060 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 87,060
reported: Jun 5, 2013
owners notified: Aug 7, 2013
related complaints: 1,987

Service brakes

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
Risk: As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 13V235000

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.

2010 Lexus HS 2010 Toyota Prius

Questions about recall 13V235000

Is there a recall on the 2010 Lexus HS and Toyota Prius service brakes?

Yes. Recall 13V235000, reported on June 5, 2013, covers about 87,060 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V235000?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

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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