Toyota to recall 242,000 Prius, Lexus worldwide
Toyota Motor will recall 242,000 Prius and Lexus hybrid cars globally because of a braking problem, the company said Wednesday, adding that it was not reported to have caused any accidents.
Drivers of the two models, manufactured between March and October 2009, have complained they needed to step more heavily than previously on the brake pedal.
A company spokeswoman in Tokyo said a materials weakness was leading to cracks that allowed nitrogen gas to leak into the brake fluid, affecting the efficacy of the brakes.
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