| Issue ID | 699842 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10247877 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/10/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a new toyota tacoma and was told our 2001 that we were trading was not part of the recall for frame rust. The dealer offered us $1k for it so we gave it as a gift to our daughters boyfriend. It needed a new muffler and he took it in to have it replaced only to find that the frame was completely rusted out and it did not pass inspection. Called toyota customer service and got a case number but this poor kid has now been without a vehicle for over a month. Can not get a rental as those folks with 1995 to 2000 got. Seems unfair but more than that, what about the safety of all those people driving around in 2001's that have not been recalled!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WESTMINSTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TENL42N21ZXXXXXX |
| 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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