Issue ID | 1145807 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10670347 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 11/12/14 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My beautiful 35,000$$$ tacoma 4x4. Is rusted and perforated i was not notified of the campaign ?? I went to get truck rust proofed and was informed the frame is rusted through. This truck has been babies never off road , no accidents and always maintained i took to toyota dealer who took pics to send to corporate. I also had to sign the work order that the truck is dangerous and unsafe to drive , i did not want to sign, they said they would call and have it removed from the road label unfit for road, and sent me on my way in an unsafe truck which can buckle in half at anytime i don't even know if insurance will cover of something does happen. I cannot afford a new vehicle at this time. Toyota corp knows this is a safety issue for all us tacoma and tundra owners. Manufacturer defect from dana corp frames please recall these vehicles before more people are hurt or worse. Was always a loyal toyota owner for 20 years, many in the family and they won't help please help us all !! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORT HURON , MI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 13/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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