| Issue ID | 1518070 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11154919 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 29/11/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While stationary and while driving various speeds, the frame of the vehicle became severely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that the cab frame bracket connected to the frame of the vehicle was affected. In addition, the contact stated that there were holes in the frame of the vehicle. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARIETTA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5TEPM62N31ZXXXXXX |
| 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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