DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating
complaints that power-assisted brakes can fail at times in Camry
gas-electric hybrids.
The probe covers about 30,000 of the midsize cars from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 59
complaints about intermittent loss of power-brake assist. The agency
says the problem happens without warning. It causes increased stopping
distances and requires more pedal pressure to stop the car.
Two
crashes have been reported but no injuries. The agency says 24 incidents
happened at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. It says the number of
complaints is increasing, with 55 percent received in the past eight
months.
Investigators will try to find the cause and determine if the cars should be recalled.
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DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating
complaints that power-assisted brakes can fail at times in Camry
gas-electric hybrids.
The probe covers about 30,000 of the midsize cars from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 59
complaints about intermittent loss of power-brake assist. The agency
says the problem happens without warning. It causes increased stopping
distances and requires more pedal pressure to stop the car.
Two
crashes have been reported but no injuries. The agency says 24 incidents
happened at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. It says the number of
complaints is increasing, with 55 percent received in the past eight
months.
Investigators will try to find the cause and determine if the cars should be recalled.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.