MY BRAKES CONSISTENTLY LOCK AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE WHILE BRAKING. THIS CAUSED A CRASH WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY A COUPLE YEARS OLD WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT LUNGED FORWARD INTO THE BACK OF A CAR. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I'VE SEEN THIS COMMENT OFTEN WITH THIS VEHICLE. I DON'…
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MY BRAKES CONSISTENTLY LOCK AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE WHILE BRAKING. THIS CAUSED A CRASH WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY A COUPLE YEARS OLD WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT LUNGED FORWARD INTO THE BACK OF A CAR. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I'VE SEEN THIS COMMENT OFTEN WITH THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11110691
98,000 miles · Apr 16, 2018
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS AND TRACTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE DEALER (UNIVERSAL TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE PUMP FOR THE BOOSTER/AC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS AND TRACTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE DEALER (UNIVERSAL TOYOTA IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE PUMP FOR THE BOOSTER/ACCUMULATOR WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 180-4162-158. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #11088447
165,000 miles · Apr 13, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes
I WAS GETTING ON THE INTERSTATE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER AND MY DASH LITE UP CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM /ABS/ BREAKS. I CAN NOT DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT HAS NO POWER PLEASE HELP THANK YOU
NHTSA ODI #11084932
5 miles · Mar 21, 2018
Service Brakes
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE BRAKE , ABS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON ALL AT ONCE. I SOMEHOW MADE IT HOME BUT I COULD HAVE EASILY CRASHED. I HAD MY 9 YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT AND HE ALSO GOT VERY SCARED. NOW I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR AND THE BRAKES FEEL AS THEY AS STUCK AND VERY …
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I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE BRAKE , ABS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON ALL AT ONCE. I SOMEHOW MADE IT HOME BUT I COULD HAVE EASILY CRASHED. I HAD MY 9 YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT AND HE ALSO GOT VERY SCARED. NOW I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR AND THE BRAKES FEEL AS THEY AS STUCK AND VERY HARD. I TOOK MY CAR TO A REPUTABLE MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME IT IS GIVING HIM CODE C1391. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE 2010 PRIUS HAD UNDER THE RECALL. MY PRIUS IS 2011 AND NOT UNDER THE RECALL. I FEEL THAT THE 2011 SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL BECAUSE MANY THOUSANDS OF LIVES ARE IN DANGER NOW.
NHTSA ODI #11080403
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2018
Service Brakes
ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHTS ARE ON. C1391 INTERNAL FAILURE IN BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ODI #11075085
111,000 miles · Jan 23, 2018
Service Brakes
BRAKE ACTUATOR
NHTSA ODI #11064384
89,000 miles · Jan 10, 2018
Service Brakes
I WAS AT AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH YESTERDAY AND AFTER THE WASH FINISHED I PULLED OUT OF STALL WITH HARDLY ANY BRAKES.I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUMP THEM AND HAD TO TAKE MY CAR INTO A MECHANIC THE BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS OUT AND THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE.THE PRICE FOR THE PART ALONE IS OVER 2500.00 I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS WAS A RECA…
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I WAS AT AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH YESTERDAY AND AFTER THE WASH FINISHED I PULLED OUT OF STALL WITH HARDLY ANY BRAKES.I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUMP THEM AND HAD TO TAKE MY CAR INTO A MECHANIC THE BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS OUT AND THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE.THE PRICE FOR THE PART ALONE IS OVER 2500.00 I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS WAS A RECALLED ITEM BUT NOT FOR THE YR OF MY CAR. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC OR AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED I KNOW I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE.
NHTSA ODI #11061959
61,000 miles · Oct 8, 2017
Service Brakes
WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE AND PUT ON THE BRAKES THE CAR ACCELERATES. TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS JUST HOW THE ABS BRAKES FEEL, BUT THE CAR ACTUALLY SPEEDS UP WHEN I BRAKE. HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. SO FAR NO ACCIDENTS.
NHTSA ODI #11032263
108,000 miles · May 9, 2017
Service Brakes
WHILE IN MOTION WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. BRAKES FAILED. RAPID BEEPING WITH BRAKE LIGHT ON. I PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NOTHING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND THIS VEHICLES ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PARTS FOR THE 2010 PRIUS, NOT 2011 - 2015
NHTSA ODI #10984549
82,925 miles · Mar 9, 2017
Service Brakes
THREE WEEKS AGO THE BRAKES FAILED AT A STOP LIGHT ON A CITY STREET AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE DASH. THE BRAKE FLUID APPEARED TO BE LOW SO WE OPENED A NEW BOTTLE OF FLUID AND FILLED THE RESERVOIR WHICH SEEMED TO TEMPORARILY REMEDY PROBLEM AND NOTHING COULD BE DIAGNOSED BECAUSE NO LIGHTS WERE ON IN DASH. THE EXA…
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THREE WEEKS AGO THE BRAKES FAILED AT A STOP LIGHT ON A CITY STREET AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE DASH. THE BRAKE FLUID APPEARED TO BE LOW SO WE OPENED A NEW BOTTLE OF FLUID AND FILLED THE RESERVOIR WHICH SEEMED TO TEMPORARILY REMEDY PROBLEM AND NOTHING COULD BE DIAGNOSED BECAUSE NO LIGHTS WERE ON IN DASH. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN WITH THE BRAKES FAILING AND THE DASH LIGHTS COMING ON WHILE AT A RED LIGHT ON A CITY STREET. WE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AND WERE TOLD IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, BOOSTER PUMP ETC. AND WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AT $6400. THE CAR HAS 82,925 MILES AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical System:software
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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DP23005 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Nov 22, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP19004 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Sep 30, 2019 · Closed Jan 21, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.NHTSA is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
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