| Issue ID | 1319626 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10908150 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/09/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed last week the frame of my truck was rotting on my driveway! Upon further inspection i discover large holes completely through my box frame. After cleaning out almost 5lbs of rotted frame i can no longer put my family and friends in this vehicle. That would make me irresponsible and negligent like the manufacturer! I purchased this vehicle in jan 2015 when it only appeared to be a surface rust issue. Recieved notice of the limited service campaign the month after it was over so toyota refused to even inspect it. Now this year i have holes you can put your hand through and toyota still refuses the frame is bad. In the limited service campaign toyota says "the condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust". How could this be s voluntary limited service campaign and not a mandatory safety recall?? Sounds like a loophole created by design! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEREA, KY |
| VIN pattern | 5TBDT44194SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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