2010 Toyota Prius, Lexus HS 250h Recalled for Brake Problem - Edmunds.com
Just the Facts: Toyota is recalling 87,000 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles in the U. S. to fix a brake problem, as part of a larger global recall of about 242,000 of its gas-electric hybrids. The affected vehicles are equipped with a brake pressure accumulator that may develop a fatigue crack on an internal part due to vibration. Toyota said it has had no reports of any accidents or injuries due to the problem. TORRANCE, California — Toyota is recalling 87,000 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles in the U. S. to fix a brake problem, as part of a larger global recall of about 242,000 of its gas-electric hybrids. Reuters reported that the rest of the vehicles will be recalled in Toyota's worldwide markets, including 113,550 Prius vehicles in Japan. The affected vehicles are equipped with a brake pressure accumulator that may develop a fatigue crack on an internal part due to vibration. Toyota said it has had no reports of any accidents or injuries due to the problem. Owners can contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Edmunds says: Toyota has been getting ahead of NHTSA, which oversees vehicle recalls in the U. S. , when it comes to providing details about recalls. Source: www.edmunds.com
