| Issue ID | 1507325 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142244 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 09/10/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound underneath the vehicle. He parked the vehicle, checked underneath, and found that the entire frame was rusted. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and recommended that the entire frame be replaced. The frame was rusted to the point where the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was 173,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 173000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TRENTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5TEGN92N01ZXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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