| Issue ID | 1385508 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10995798 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/05/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear cross member that trailer hitch hooks to has a hole that i pushed thru with my finger while showing a neighbor a 3 in, crack in the cross member on the drivers side, and other metal flaking on front of frame. Toyota treated frame dec. Of 2014. Cross member was not treated. Toyota corp. Or the dealer did not tell me it was unsafe to hook a boat or trailer to the hitch. Toyota said they would not do anything to repair the frame per my vin number. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST HOMESTEAD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TBBT44124SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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