The best-known hybrid vehicle in the world, the Toyota Prius, is being recalled globally by its maker due to a software issue with its engine control unit (ECU). The current ECU settings in the third-generation Prius have been reported to cause some transistors to overheat, which in turn sends the car into a failsafe mode and, under certain circumstances, could cause the hybrid system to shut down while driving. Youll still be able to bring the vehicle to a stop and Toyota states that no accidents have resulted from this problem, but obviously its an issue that needs resolving. A 40-minute patch will fix the glitch, but the hit to Toyotas reputation will be longer-lasting
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