# 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
> NHTSA complaint `760679` · 2010-02-09 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TOYOTA
- **Model:** PRIUS
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
## Narrative
I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS AND ON DECEMBER 4, 2009, I REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER MY BRAKES FAILED.  I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS I WAS COMING UPON THE CAR, AND THE CAR JUST KEPT GOING.  FORTUNATELY, I WAS GOING AT A SLOW SPEED.    I IMMEDIATELY REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND I DID TELL THE REPRESENTATIVE THAT I HIT THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING. *TR
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