NHTSA Recall #10V039000 — TOYOTA Prius SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CriticalPlain English
ID: #10V039000MFR: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What This Recall Means
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock braking system (ABS) may not work as smoothly as it should, making it harder to stop the car on rough or slippery roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you may need to press the brake pedal harder than usual to stop your car, which could lead to an increased risk of a crash.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
You'll need to take your car to a Toyota or Lexus dealership, where they'll update the ABS system's computer for free, so you can drive with confidence again.
Show original NHTSA language
What happened
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.
Risk if unfixed
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.
Original NHTSA model designations: TOYOTA Prius, LEXUS HS
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10V039000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE recall for the 2010 TOYOTA Prius? (Campaign #10V039000)
Your vehicle's anti-lock braking system (ABS) may not work as smoothly as it should, making it harder to stop the car on rough or slippery roads. If this isn't fixed, you may need to press the brake pedal harder than usual to stop your car, which could lead to an increased risk of a crash. You'll need to take your car to a Toyota or Lexus dealership, where they'll update the ABS system's computer for free, so you can drive with confidence again.