| Issue ID | 1275988 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10855341 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 13/04/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the truck we heard a rubbing and clanking noise. The rear shock absorber support ,on the passenger side, completely rusted away along with the frame and is now resting against the bottom of the truck bed. We took the vehicle to a toyota dealer who informed us that the entire frame is perforated with holes, the frame on the drivers front is extremely damaged and the vehicle is not safe to drive. We contacted toyota and were told they will do nothing because the frame is out of warranty by 46 days. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142598 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEL AIR, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5TEG92N81Z7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 5 |
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