| Issue ID | 678281 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10230278 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/05/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2001 toyota tacoma frame rot - toyota is only including 1995-2000 in their "silent recall" for frame rot. Mine failed their 2 inspections (may 01, 2008 and may 20, 2008) my truck was taken from me. I was told it is "unsafe to drive". Evidently toyota is paying owners for newer trucks much less money than 1995-2000 tacoma owners. They have a much bigger problem with their production than is being acknowledged and reported. Please investigate later model years that exhibit serious frame rot issues before someone in the later model years is seriously injured or killed. I am happy to supply pictures of my specific, completely rusted, frame that has holes in many locations. This truck was well maintained, washed, waxed, garage-kept. The truck body is in fantastic shape. The only problem is the rusted, rotted frame with large holes in it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 156300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLDEN, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWM72N11ZXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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