| Issue ID | 785957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10326995 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 17/04/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2001 toyota tacoma-pass nj state inspection. A friend looked and said your frame is rusted. Took it to my local toyota saturday 4/17/10 and they said the truck was unsafe to drive. They will have to replace the frame. I said i needed a truck for a rental they said by monday or tuesday they should have one. It is thursday 4/22/10 and can not get in touch with anyone... I need a truck that is how i put food on my table.. Called corporate and they are giving me the run around too... My other concern is after they remove everything and put it back together other things are going to break. Also, the resale value of my truck has decreased... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMBURG, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5TEWM72N01ZXXXXXX |
| 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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