NHTSA Campaign 13V235000

SERVICE BRAKES

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Jun 5, 2013 · 87,060 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.

Consequence

As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LEXUS HS 2010 87,060
TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 87,060

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V235000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.