| Issue ID | 1075909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10597936 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 27/06/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We received a recall notice on the vehicle for the frame rusting to quickly. The company's recall notice stated we could take it to the local dealership for the frame to be sprayed with an undercoat. When we took it to a dealership, we were told we had "missed the window of opportunity to have it spray coated." we missed it by one week. Two dealerships were not willing to spray the frame of the vehicle. When we received the recall notice, there was no notification we had until a certain date to get this done. Many people lead busy lives, working. We missed it by one week. I have written to the toyota co. In ma. And i haven't heard back at all. Now i have a vehicle i can not drive, inspect, or register, due to the poor quality when it was manufactured. Now the co. Isn't willing to stand behind its product. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NOTTINGHAM, NH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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