| Issue ID | 842143 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10379995 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 11/11/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at the dealer to have a corrosion resistance product applied to the frame, the technicians stated the frame was rusted. The manufacturer had a voluntary recall which extended the warranty for the vehicle to be inspected yearly for corrosion. The dealer stated the frame would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the frame would be replaced free of charge but if there were other parts that may be damaged due to the corrosion that the contact would have to cover the costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KIRKWOOD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TEVL52N11ZXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 0 |
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