2010 Toyota Prius ABS Brake Recall in Less Than a Minute

This proves a prius can be hacked.


ps I feel the music is a little overkill

 

I agree about the music. Watching software update can't be made "Rock and Roll". I'm for no soundtrack or given Toyota's troubles recently, if you must, I suggest the music used in Benny Hill Episodes.

I also find it mildly interesting that the RECALL update is refered to as SSC-AOB. That suggests to me Special Service Campaign-Adjustment of Brakes. Which further suggests to me that Toyota must of wanted to execute this as a Special Service Campaign as opposed to a Voluntary Recall...otherwise it would be VR-AOB. I wonder at what point Toyota decided that a full fledged recall was needed.

I am speculating I admit.

 

Danny,
Thanks so much for this.
I get so irritated when I hear the media report the problem as being "Brake failure" or "loss of braking", etc. And even though media may mention a required software update during a piece, it's easy for an average person to believe it's a Prius brake system failure or faulty parts.

This video puts it in perspective.

And to satisfy the music critics on Board - Perhaps this one would work>>>

 

They updated mine yesterday when I brought it in for the free 1 month check, quick and easy. Though I never noticed any "issues" in the first place. Great customer service though.

 

That was easy.

I wonder if TechStream Lite with Mongoose MFC ($500) can be used to update this. This would open up a new way to hack.

 

Someone in another thread posted a copy of his RO on his Fusion hybrid. On Ford's own paperwork it was called a Recall in several different places....but it wasn't a recall, it was a Customer Service Campaign. Go figure.

 

Mark,

You firmware number went from F152647123 to F152647126 (from the screen shot). For Danny, it went from F152647103 to F152647106.

 

Danny do I have your permission to post this video on Prius-PT.com?

I know it is publicly available on YouTube, but I make a point of asking you first.

 

Called my local dealer (not where I bought the car) on Monday to get the update. Was told that they did not have the "equipment", and that it may be a few weeks before the fix was available. After seeing reports of repairs here on PriusChat, I called again, was told no one was answering the phone in the service department, and was asked to leave my name for a call back.

Decided to call the dealership where I bought the car (about 80 miles away) and was told to come on in. Even though there were about eight people ahead of me, they were done in under an hour, and they washed the car.

Kudos to Mt. Pleasant Toyota (Texas) for taking care of me again.

 

I am back from getting the software update. I was in and out of the service center in less than 30 minutes. I "tested" it on an icy, snow-covered alley and the brakes (including ABS) worked just fine. Post software update: The regen brakes feel a bit firmer and more responsive--the only difference (subtle) that I noticed.

 

Looks like this upgrade is a non-event. About as fascinating as watching paint dry. All the media hysteria for this?

Thanks for the report.

Keith

 

Danny, any info on Gen II Prius cars?

 

Doug just posted something in the other thread, an update that includes references to the NHW20. He also included some excellent advice about how to report a problem correctly. IMHO, excellent advice by itself! ... Signature quality!!

Toyota's participation here is well above and beyond anything I've seen before and quite impressive.

Bob Wilson