Issue ID | 1598614 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253725 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/07/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My car has the same brake booster/master cylinder defect that the 2010/11 model prius were recalled for. Brake booster or brake pressure accumulator failure on 2012 models causes loss of braking effectiveness. Serious safety issue that can cause death. Toyota is well aware of this. This happens in motion at highway speeds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DOBBS FERRY, NY |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU4C1XXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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