| Issue ID | 974509 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505745 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/04/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, he attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The failure was also experienced a second time and the contact had to engage the emergency in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brake cylinder and the rear passenger caliper malfunctioned. As a result of the failure, both parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 79,030. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAUK CITY , WI |
| VIN pattern | JTM2K31V285XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | JON LANCASTER TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 608-254-9270 |
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