Issue ID | 1509696 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11144185 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/10/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakes failing, getting a c1391 code, leak in accumulator. Toyota has a warranty enhancement for this issue on the 2010 model but it has not extended to 2011 or 2012 models. I contacted local dealer and national representatives and was refused any assistance from toyota. This issue happened twice over the last two days, both times while vehicle in motion on a city street. Warning lights came on and almost no stopping power. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAMPA, FL |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU4C5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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