Toyota Prius, Next on the Recall List
Things keep getting worse for Toyota’s pedal recall – they had to air an “explanation / apology” commercial during the 2010 Super Bowl, and now even new Toyota Prius are under scrutiny. The Japanese auto maker has announced the recall of 437,000 vehicles in order to fix software that controls the brakes. This new recall affects 2009-2010 model year units of the Toyota Prius, Prius plug-in, and Lexus HS 250h.
According to a press release from Toyota, the world’s largest automaker says customers of these vehicles have experienced inconsistent braking “during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction.” An update to the braking software is expected to improve “ABS response time, as well as the system’s overall sensitivity to tire slippage.”
“I apologise for causing trouble and worries for many customers over the quality and safety of Toyota,” said Toyota president Akio Toyoda in a news conference. “We sincerely acknowledge safety concerns from our customers. We have decided to recall as we regard safety for our customers as our foremost priority.”
Separately, Toyota recalled 7,300 2010 Toyota Camry models that could develop a hole in the front brake fluid line. I’m guessing now is a good time to buy stock, it’ll have to go back up eventually.
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