NHTSA Complaint #11439893 — 2010 LEXUS HS 250 HYBRID

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on rough pavement and applying the brake, the vehicle jolted forward nearly crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic found no failure with the vehicle. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V039000 (Service Brakes, Air). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. Also, while driving the engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle should off. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine battery had failed. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V619000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.