I had just left one area of a parking lot and was traveling to another at a low rate of speed (5 to 15 MPH) so my 2002 toyota prius was running under electrical power. I turned right to pull into a parking space between two suvs, coasting in with my foot over the break pedal. When I was more than halfway into the parking space, the car suddenly shot forward jumping the curb and stopping only when it hit a stone pillar. When I looked down (after checking to see if my 13 year old son was alright, I saw that my foot was on the brake pedal. Fortunately no pedestrian was in the walkway, and I did not hit the SUV to my right or left. However, the unexpected acceleration was not a result of pressing on the gas pedal.
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2002 new toyota prius delivered with bridgestone potenza tires. These tires have failed after 12,000 miles. Then changed tires (all 4) which failed at 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate says its not their concern. Dealer told me they are not safe tires. I have replaced tires every 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate recommends these tires and takes no responsibility for them.
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