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Recall 10V-039

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2010 Lexus HS and 1 other model: Service brakes, air (antilock, control unit/module).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-039
Reported
February 9, 2010
Vehicles affected
148,549 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed] and lexus at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Toyota recall no. Aob lexus ala.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles