Recall 10V039000: 2010 Lexus HS and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 9, 2010

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

148,549vehicles

Model years

2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Lexus HS70 complaints
• 2010 Toyota Prius2,823 complaints