2011 prius brake actuator recall

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Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I am thinking about the replacement of brake actuator on my 2gen Prius. Toyota recalls the actuator, but mine is out of the recall due to 10 years limit.

2011 prius brake actuator recall

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I've never had such a failure nor have I heard of one. This should be a recall. Next day lights went out.

In all, about 87, vehicles are impacted, including Toyota Prius hatchbacks and Lexus HS h hybrids sold during the model-year. The maker does not say how many of each model are covered by the recall. The problem is the result of a brake pressure accumulator that may develop a fatigue crack due to vibration. That would lead to the loss of at least some brake pressure. Toyota said it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to the problem. The incident follows an earlier recall of some fourth-generation Toyota Prius models due to problems with electronic brake software programming. That earlier problem could create a sense that the brakes would briefly release during an aggressive stop, according to owners who first reported that earlier problem on TheDetroitBureau.

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The document also has a refund portion if you have had the repair already done. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. I already had to pay out for the Pump.

2011 prius brake actuator recall

In all, about 87, vehicles are impacted, including Toyota Prius hatchbacks and Lexus HS h hybrids sold during the model-year. The maker does not say how many of each model are covered by the recall. The problem is the result of a brake pressure accumulator that may develop a fatigue crack due to vibration. That would lead to the loss of at least some brake pressure. Toyota said it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to the problem. The incident follows an earlier recall of some fourth-generation Toyota Prius models due to problems with electronic brake software programming. That earlier problem could create a sense that the brakes would briefly release during an aggressive stop, according to owners who first reported that earlier problem on TheDetroitBureau. While the Toyota Prius has faced a few safety-related issues over its more than a dozen years on sale in the U. It is also one of its better selling models — and the most popular hybrid in the world.

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MonkeyKnifeFights New Member. There were zero warning signs of the problem prior to the incident. In , the brake lights on dashboard started lighting up intermittently and go off. This is something I can not wrap my head around. That would lead to the loss of at least some brake pressure. Sign In Create your free profile. I have reported this once and numerous times to Toyota. I drove to the Toyota dealership Huntington Beach Toyota and was informed later that day that the master and pump master cylinder needed to be replaced. That earlier problem could create a sense that the brakes would briefly release during an aggressive stop, according to owners who first reported that earlier problem on TheDetroitBureau. And when I called Toyota Corporate, they brushed it off and told me "the program expired a whole 2 years ago" without even trying to work with me on the cost of the repair or anything. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Finally got a C error with the respective dash lights. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Come join the discussion about performance, batteries, troubleshooting, economy, maintenance, and more! Next day lights went out.

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MKF, if it makes you feel better, I believe our also has some problems with the brake actuator. The component was inspected by a repair associate at Brakes Plus and he confirmed that the electric brake booster on my prius was shot. You would be better off finding a Prius tech. Any duplicates or errors? Don't waste your time wasting ours! Insert Quotes Quotes Post Reply. Lexus owners, meanwhile, can check out www. Sections U. The maker does not say how many of each model are covered by the recall. In , the brake lights on dashboard started lighting up intermittently and go off.