Toyota (Gb) Prius recall: Parking brake may fail
- What's wrong
- The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. Over time during normal operation of the vehicle the…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable.
What’s wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. Over time during normal operation of the vehicle the cable could disengage at the pedal end causing the parking brake to become inoperative.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 7 Aug 2015 | 3 Oct 2016 | 4,617 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 21 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.