| Issue ID | 1620335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11281290 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/11/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I just purchased this vehicle on 11/16/2019 after doing research into the frame recall/limited safety campaign through toyota. I did not find any results into the vehicles frame corroding or breaking therefore i purchased the vehicle. I then spoke with toyota about the airbag recall on 11/18/2019 and 11/19/2019 and asked if there is/was a recall with the frame. They stated yes and there is nothing i can do because it has expired except for paying out of pocket for the replacement. Now, i noticed the frame has a large hole in it due to rust corrosion located behind the front left wheel. I called toyota corporation twice (11/18/2019 and 11/19/2019) and they told me i have to pay out of pocket for the fix. I then asked why, after searching their website with the vin , i was unable to locate the recall/limited service campaign. The representative stated " i can't answer that question". If i were able to see that the vehicle had that issue i would not have purchased it. Now the vehicle will not pass inspection and i cannot legally/safely drive the vehicle on the road. Toyota will not replace or fix the frame as they stated that it was a limited service campaign to have the frame sprayed with the anti-corrosion chemical and that the vehicle was not sprayed. Again i did not know this prior to purchase but now i am stuck with a vehicle that i just purchased and cannot drive it. Toyota has not offered a remedy for the situation i am in. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 198720 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCRANTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TBDT44144SXXXXXX |
| 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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