Issue ID | 1510259 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11144698 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 28/10/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was traveling north on the highway. I was going between 50 and 55 mph when the traffic light turned to yellow and then to red. When i applied the breaks nothing happened. My vehicle actually appeared to speed up. I released the brake then pumped the break twice then again applied the break, this time stomping harder and with both feet. My vehicle did not stop or even slow. I went through the light, resulting in a car accident. I t boned another car. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SULLIVAN, IN |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU4C1XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 50 |
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