This is a follow up to yesterday's article "Toyota Should Have Heeded The Warnings" regarding consumer troubles with the braking system for the hybrid Prius. Today, Toyota finally admitted there is a problem with the braking system on its Prius and stated they shall move to address the issue.

The U.S. government also announced today they are investigating the Toyota Prius' braking system. It's about time something is done about this issue, as the problem has existed for over a year.

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Thus far, over 4 million Toyota motor car models have been recalled around the world, due to said braking system problems, at a cost of $2 billion dollars. 

In the video posted above, Toyota, via its managing officer, once again tried to blame consumers for the braking issues (as mentioned in the Judiciary Report article yesterday), but at the end of the day, when you physically instruct a vehicle to stop, it is supposed to halt.

APNewsBreak: US gov't investigating Prius brakes

Feb 4, 9:47 AM (ET) - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Transportation Department has opened an investigation into brake problems in the 2010 model year Toyota Prius after the Japanese automaker acknowledged design problems with the brakes in its prized gas-electric hybrid.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told The Associated Press it has received 124 reports from consumers, including four reports of crashes. The investigation will look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over uneven road surfaces, potholes or bumps.

The Japanese government has ordered Toyota to investigate brake problems. The automaker said it had corrected problems with the antilock brake system in Prius models sold since late last month, including those shipped overseas...

http://apnews.myway.com