| Issue ID | 1469270 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11097612 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 23/05/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing service to change the timing belt, the independent mechanic was unable to be place the vehicle on a lift. The mechanic stated that the frame was so rotted that it could fracture. The independent mechanic advised the contact to call a toyota dealer and the manufacturer to determine their guidelines. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a response to determine their recommended solution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer issued 21 tsbs for the structure, but there was no recall on the vehicle pertaining to the frame. The failure mileage was not available. *ln |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT BLANCHARD, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWN72NX1ZXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | J&E REPAIR SHOP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 419-273-3600 |
| Dealer's city | FOREST |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45843 |