Issue ID | 1347733 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10944080 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 30/12/02 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I did not get any extended warranted notice from toyota to fix the frame. I was living in mississippi in 2002 and moved to tennessee in 2004 where the salt and rusted the frame. I only got one recall on the rust problems, but i did not get the extended warranties!!! I live and bought the 2002 tundra in johnson city, tn.... The tennessee road commission uses salt on the roads and highways in the winter months. I did not get any extended warranted notice from toyota to fix the frame. 2002 toyota tundra structure: frame and members:underbody shields nhtsa campaign #09v444000 date announced: november 18, 2009 problem: summary: toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the truck bed which would present a road hazard that could cause a crash. Also, corrosion of the rear cross member could affect the rear brake lines and the proportioning valve resulting in diminished braking capability. Extended warranty.... I did not get.... According to a letter sent out to toyota dealers, toyota has extended the warranty on 2000-2003 tundra frames, which allows dealers to replace rusted frames on 2000-20003 toyota tundras at no charge to the consumer. This is excellent news for any toyota tundra owners dealing with frame rust issues as well as a strong symbol of toyota |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUTLER, TN |
VIN pattern | 5TBBT48182SXXXXXX |
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 | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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