Toyota Recalls Hybrids Prius And Lexus

Toyota Recalls Hybrids Prius and Lexus for a software fix in their ABS

Toyota announces recall of 437,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide for a software fix in antilock brake systems (ABS). The recall was announced after receiving more than 200 complaints of delayed response from the brakes in its Prius vehicle. These complaints escalated as the weather became colder.

Ms. Piasecki, the california lemon law attorney says that, "Toyota announces an earlier global recall of 7 million of its cars. The recent announcement of new hybrid vehicle recall is not included in it".

Toyota will recall the Prius, the Lexus HS250h sedan, (sold in the U.S. and Japan), and the Sai, sold in Japan Toyota brake problem can be fixed in just 40 minutes with an update in the antilock brake software The Camry and the Highlander SUV were on the bad accelerator pedal list

"Despite the recall announcement, American depositary receipts of Toyota gained 2.8% to $74.85 in New York, early Tuesday," said Ms. Piasecki, the leading attorney.

Why do Toyota Hybrids sell?

They work They are most attractive to buyers of small, light cars where fuel economy gains are large The Prius is rated at 51 miles per gallon in city

The GM hybrid system for its big vehicles, which raised fuel economy from 18 to 22 mpg, did not sell. Even the Honda systems were not very successful for the same reason.

Hybrid saves money: They add to the cost, anywhere from $4,000 to $10,000 Government demands for a future average of 35.5 miles per gallon

Electric cars as an alternative

Electric cars stir less enthusiasm

Their batteries cost about $10,000 for a 40-mile range Few stations are available to recharge Their range is generally much less than today's gasoline-powered cars