| Issue ID | 1498883 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130402 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/06/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My tundra was part of the frame rust recall and passed their rust penetration test and was rustproofed by the dealer, toyota of grand rapids, june 8, 2015. The rustproofing was done very poorly and rust was still forming on the frame. I just had the tundra inspected by my mechanic for recommended repairs to keep it on the road and he found two large rust holes, pictures attached, on the frame, one on driver side and one on passenger side behind the front wheels. He said that in a hard braking situation the frame could crack causing loss of control and steering. I've tried contacting toyota and they said the dealer has to be contacted and this has been done twice with no results. The recall is now closed and i should have had a new frame installed the first time. The tundra has 129,000 miles on it and we use it for 5th wheel towing, not anymore. I need your help in resolving this problem. You have 128 complaints for structural issues on this vehicle, all with mostly the same issue rust through on the frame. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109768 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLAND, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5TBET341X4SXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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