Issue ID | 1109389 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10632501 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 16/05/12 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact indicated that while having the emissions inspection performed, the technician noticed that there was extensive rust on the underbody, shields, welding, lower frame, upper frame and the sub-frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who indicated that the plate by the brakes was rusted. The technician welded the frames as an interim fix and suggested that the manufacturer needed to remove the corroded frames and components and rebuild the frame or it may potentially fracture. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. In addition, the contact indicated that the brake pedal was stuck and adjustments had to be made in order to release the pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,600. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47600 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONROE, CT |
VIN pattern | 5TEWN72N93ZXXXXXX |
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 |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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