| Issue ID | 1299871 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10885579 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 18/07/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was just informed by my mechanic that my 1001 toyota tacoma was unsafe to drive. The frame at the point where the rear springs attach is completely rusted through and that the rear spring is likely to detach at any time. My toyota tacoma is ready to fold in half due to the extent of frame rust. The mechanic went on to say that the frame rusted from the inside out due to inadequate drain holes. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 245000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GILLIAM, MO |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWN72N81ZXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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