NHTSA Complaint #10306068 — 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10306068
Vehicle 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 29,997 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CA

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2007 PRIUS THE FOLLOWING HAS OCCURRED ANY TIME DRIVING OVER ROUGH PATCHES OF ROAD OR OVER RR TRACKS: THE CAR LOSES TRACTION AND POWER FOR A SORT TIME UNTIL SMOOTH PAVEMENT RETURNS. THE VSC LAMP ON THE DASH SHOWS UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT WOULD OCCUR ON A ROUGH MOUNTAIN ROAD OR IN WET WEATHER. THIS TYPE OF EVENT SOUNDS VERY MUCH LIKE WHAT'S BEING REPORTED BY THE DRIVERS OF THE 2010 PRIUS. IN 47 YEARS OF DRIVING I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR REACT IN THIS WAY. I'VE COMPENSATED BY DRIVING CAUTIOUSLY AND WAIT FOR TRACTION TO RETURN BUT IT DOESN'T FEEL QUITE RIGHT WHEN IT HAPPENS. *JB

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