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Toyota Says Prius Had Design Brake Problems

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Thursday, February 04, 2010

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Toyota says there were design problems with the antilock brake system in the new Prius, which went on sale last year.

Breaking: U.S. Gov't Opens Toyota Prius Investigation

Toyota Motor Corp. spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi said Thursday that Toyota found out there were design problems and corrected the design for Prius models sold since late January.

But it was still investigating how to inform people who had bought them earlier.

Complaints about braking problems in the third-generation Prius have been reported in both the U.S. and Japan, combining to some 180, and come amid massive global recalls of eight car models for faulty gas pedals.

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honur 2/4/2010 4:17:49 PM

I have had all of the problems mentioned except for abroken axel. I have dealt with no brakes, hood popping up twice, engine on fire twice, pistons locking up, sudden high speed blowouts, bearings failing, engine main shaft bearing falling apart etc. I dealt with them all and did not even need a tow truck. It's time that people learn to take care of small problems and prevent large ones. Or they should not be driving, as they are a hazzard to themselves and others. Honur

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