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Old 02-03-2010, 03:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wyatt View Post
We have a Prius, never had a problem with unintended acceleration or brakes failing to work. I wonder if the "surge" they are talking about is when you go from regenerative braking to mechanical braking and can feel the difference... I have never felt unsafe while driving or braking (at least not due to the Prius, maybe because of other drivers on the road...)
This article is only about the 2010 Prius. It seems the 04-09 models don't have this problem.
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