| Issue ID | 682211 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10233461 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 03/07/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We took our 2001 toyota tacoma truck to a mechanic for routine service and he told us the frame is so rusted, he could break it with his hand. He told us it was unsafe to drive and to look into contacting toyota, which we did. The dealer told us they couldn't do anything because only the 95-2000 models were being recalled. We contacted customer service at toyota and they told us we would hear from someone within 30 days regarding our complaint. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 123000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MASON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5TEHN72N01ZXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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