| Issue ID | 1096021 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10619352 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-53 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/06/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 newmark cayon star rv. The vehicle was equipped with a 2008 ford f-53 chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor upon engaging. The vehicle failed to slow down until after down shifting and applying the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who replaced that the four calipers and rotors, five brake lines. In addition, the front and rear brake pads were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 9,960. Updated 09/16/14*lj the consumer stated the calipers were sticking in applied position resulting in abnormal heat generation at the wheelend. This caused brake drag. This caused 2 brake lines to rupture. Updated 1/16/15 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9960 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FLEMING ISLAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1F6NF53Y480XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/03/10 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 10 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DICK GORGE'S R.V. WORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 904-741-5100 |
| Dealer's city | JACKSONVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32218 |