Issue ID | 1416243 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11035707 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 06/10/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased the vehicle in february 2017 and was informed by the mechanic that the rear end differential was beginning to leak due to excessive rust. Further inspection of undercarriage do to a noise under vehicle found that the frame and body mount had deteriorated due to rust causing a hole in the body mount causing the cab to flex and bounce on the frame. Vehicle treated by toyota for earlier recall due to rust of the frame and given a 5yr extended warranty. Body of vehicle is free of rust, frame and differential have excessive rust making the vehicle unsafe to operate. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HARRISON, OH |
VIN pattern | 5TBBT44142SXXXXXX |
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 | 23/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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