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TROUBLESHOOTER: Toyota has sold 311,000 units of Prius, since its launch last May.

TROUBLESHOOTER: Toyota has sold 311,000 units of Prius, since its launch last May.

Delayed braking problem forces Toyota to recall Prius

Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall its iconic Prius hybrid car to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking, spreading the top automaker's quality woes to one of its most important models. Customers have reported a split-second loss in braking power on both brands' hybrid cars when driving over bumpy or slippery roads, when a delay occurs in the switch from the hybrid's regenerative braking system to the traditional brakes.

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