| Issue ID | 671410 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10224688 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 12/09/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and because the check engine light was illuminated. The technician noticed that the under body frame had rusted completely through and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. In december of 2007, a local welder repaired the hole in the frame at the cost of $80. Toyota later implemented a buy back program and stated that they would only buy back vehicles from 1995-2000. The failure mileage was 132,910 and current mileage was 139,995. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132910 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOME, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWN72N21ZXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/04/02 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | COLONIAL TOYOTA |
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