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wdb · 02-03-2010, 11:33 AM

Brakes on the Prius may fail to work, or 'surge' (regenerative braking issue?), at low speeds.

Japan Tells Toyota to Test Prius Brakes for Defect - NYTimes.com

This is getting bad. Two serious safety related issues -- throttle and brakes!

02-03-2010, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdb lurker's apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: the Perimeter Posts: 942 PlainJane - '12 Toyota Tacoma Base 4WD Access Cab 90 day: 20.98 mpg (US) Thanks: 504 Thanked 226 Times in 173 Posts	Toyota takes another hit - brakes on the 2010 Prius Brakes on the Prius may fail to work, or 'surge' (regenerative braking issue?), at low speeds. Japan Tells Toyota to Test Prius Brakes for Defect - NYTimes.com This is getting bad. Two serious safety related issues -- throttle and brakes!