Issue ID | 1219798 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10763878 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 14/09/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When installing side rails i discovered the frame of the vehicle had rusted thru at the location i was going to drill a hole. The truck will not pass inspection and there are safety concerns. Toyota will not address the issue. There have been recalls for frame issues in the past and it appears toyota has not solved the problem. There may be many more vehicles out there and do not know they have a weakened frame. Toyota needs to do more to resolve the issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEVERNA PARK , MD |
VIN pattern | 5TBRN34192SXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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