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Toyota probing possible brake problems with Lexus

Toyota probing possible brake problems with Lexus

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Toyota probing possible brake problems with Lexus

by Associated Press

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Posted on February 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Updated Thursday, Feb 4 at 5:34 PM

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. says it is investigating possible brake problems with its luxury Lexus hybrid in Japan and the United States.

Toyota spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi said Friday the Japanese auto giant has launched a probe into the Lexus HS250h model because it uses the same brake system as the Prius hybrid. Toyota is reportedly considering a recall of the Prius hybrid in Japan and the U.S. due to brake problems.

Takeuchi said Toyota has not received any complaints about the Lexus HS250h model, and that the probe is to ensure safety.

 

 

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blakecam said on February 5, 2010 at 6:34 PM

"Gas peddle?" I'm happy to see the educated Chevy crowd has shown up to bash Toyota.

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newjoe13 said on February 4, 2010 at 9:56 PM

why is no one saying anything about honda and gm that both use the same gas pedal

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thunderbird3 said on February 4, 2010 at 7:15 PM

GMC is making its moves to dissapear Toyota. American cars suck, still go with Subaru and Nissan.

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clear2copy said on February 4, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Stick a fork in Toyoya....they're done. Wow..I never thought I'd live to see the say that an American car wasn't the crappiest thing on the road.

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bobknows said on February 4, 2010 at 6:40 PM

The "gas peddle" is a computer problem. They are still blowing smoke and trying to blame the gas peddle. Their hybrid also have computer problems, and in the hybrid it also affects the brakes. Time for Toyota to stop stonewalling and FIX YOUR CARS!

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