| Issue ID | 1346458 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10939878 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 25/11/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. After the dealer replaced the frames, the hose to the center support bearing mold did not match and caused the u-joint to be crooked. The contact attempted to install a new bearing, but it did not align with the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer the dealer stated that the bearing was fine. The contact stated that the failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 208,000. Updated 03/16/17*lj the consumer stated took truck in for frame warranty work, it was released 85 days later in a "repaired condition." the consumer stated ford made the replace bearing holes the wrong size. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 208000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUND, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWM72N01ZXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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