| Issue ID | 1171892 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10703114 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 28/03/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving about 45 mph - hit a pothole & the frame broke on both sides , behind the cab !!! Almost an accident frame was rotted out from the inside !!!! But i wasn't on interstate at the time i called toyota u. S. A. ----they said -not their problem !!! I would not want someone driving on congested freeway at a high rate of speed & this happened someone could be killed !!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 187000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLORA, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TEHN72N41ZXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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