Global Recall: Toyota needs to fix 2010 Prius and Lexus HS 250h components
Toyota recently announced the recall of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h and the Prius hybrid to look into a software problem that may be affecting the ABS or the anti-lock braking system of the vehicles.
The glitch in the software is a different problem from the problem floor mats and stuck accelerator pedals which led to the recall and production freeze of millions of Toyota cars across the globe. About 133,000 units of the 2010 Prius and 14,500 HS 250h were affected and had to be recalled for a software upgrade.
The ABS normally functions when the control system of the car needs to react to slipping wheel on the road so the ABS disengages and engages rapidly. Consumers have reported that they have been encountering problems when they apply brakes on slick or rough roads when the ABS is activated.
