Issue ID | 1604096 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11257820 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 24/09/19 |
Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle was completely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to riley toyota (2105 christy dr, jefferson city, mo 65101, 573-893-3100) for an oil change and the mechanic noticed that the bottom frame was corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that due to the vehicle being manufactured in canada, a special coating was not applied to the frame and caused the corrosion. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 204,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 204900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EUGENE, MO |
VIN pattern | 5TEMU52N17ZXXXXXX |
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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Date of purchase | 16/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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