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2001 Toyota TACOMA Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	896476
Internal NHTSA #	10439347
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	TACOMA
Model Year	2001
File date	26/11/11
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I frequently check the stability of the spare tire that is stored on the underside exterior of the bed. Recently i noticed that the tire was loose and moving back and forth. This prompted me to lower the tire by using the provided crank handle. After it was lowered to the ground i was shocked to see that the retaining bracket and cable spring were severely rusted. I felt that this could pose a potential safety hazard to me while operating the vehicle on the highway if that bracket fails. It could possibly cause the vehicle to roll over and the tire to fly off and cause danger to other motorists. I promptly removed the spare tire from the vehicle and went to my local toyota dealer. They seemed to look past the safety hazard it poses and were more interested in charging me ore $600. 00 to install a new retaining bracket. I inquired to the service consultant as to why this problem was not brought addressed to me when my truck was in there a few months earlier for the frame rust perforation recall. He replied that if they notice any issues they present the customer with a list of recommendations. At that time they had the entire cab and chassis off to install a brand new frame. I can't imagine how something as crucial as this potential deadly problem could go undetected. I recently spoke with 2 individuals who had personal experiences pertaining to this issue. One witnessed a deadly rollover due to this problem and the other had his spare fall off and roll down the road. I feel this issue should be presented to the proper officials and action should be taken soon. I hope to hear from you regarding this serious issue. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	102000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WARWICK, RI
VIN pattern	5TEHN72NX1ZXXXXXX
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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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Toyota TACOMA Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Toyota TACOMA Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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