| Issue ID | 1388449 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11002386 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/06/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to steve hamlin, an independent mechanic shop, for yearly inspection where it was noticed that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. The contact also stated that part of the frame that protected the heat shield became detached. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a class action suit for the same issue, but the vin was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 97,012. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97012 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PETERBOROUGH, NH |
| VIN pattern | 5TBDT441X5SXXXXXX |
| 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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