2010 Toyota hybrids may require longer distances to stop; new 2013 and 2014 Cadillacs and Impalas have software glitches that could flash the brake lights intermittently.
Toyota is recalling 242,000 hybrids worldwide to fix weakened brakes, including about 87,000 in the U.S., the company said early Wednesday.The 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h have brake pressure accumulators – metal plungers filled with brake fluid surrounded by a nitrogen casing that allows for hydraulic pressure – that can crack over time due to vibration. The nitrogen gas could then leak into the brake fluid, which can cause the brake pedal to travel farther, resulting in decreased braking power.
Dealers will inspect the entire brake booster pump assembly and replace it at a date to be determined. Owners can visit www.toyota.com/recall or www.lexus.com/recall for more information, or call either Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
In November, Toyota recalled 670,000 Prius hybrids in the U.S. from 2004-2009 – out of 2.77 million Toyotas worldwide – for weak steering linkages that could break and hybrid systems that could fail. In 2010, Toyota updated its braking software after complaints of brief braking loss over choppy pavement.
General Motors is recalling 1,627 cars to fix brake lights that can flash intermittently and cruise control systems that can switch off, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GM said that "electrical noise" interfering with the body control module can cause the problems on 2013 Cadillac ATS and XTS and 2014 Chevrolet Impala models.Dealers will begin reprogramming the module starting June 7. Owners can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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