Recall 13V-235
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2010 Lexus HS and 1 other model: Service brakes.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-235
- Reported
- June 5, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 87,060 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lexus HS 2010
- Toyota Prius 2010