| Issue ID | 1429286 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11052012 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/12/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The 2006 toyota tundra had a recall on the frame because the frames were compromised due to excessive rust. I took my vehicle in to orleans toyota and had the frame inspected. They said the frame was not rusted that bad and it could be treated, which was part of the class action law suit compromise. Now my frame has rusted through and the vehicle is not safe to drive. How did the dealership properly inspect a enclosed box frame? How do you treat a frame made out of inferior metal and correct the issue? The treatment did not correct the issue. My vehicle has become a safety issue even after the recall. I live in new england and know this is a very common problem with the toyota tundras at this time. I took my vehicle back in to orleans toyota and had them inspect the frame. They took a picture of where the frame has rusted through and sent it to toyota. Toyota has not responded in the last couple months. Many of the vehicles that had the frames treated are,or are becoming unsafe to drive. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EASTHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5TBBT44176SXXXXXX |
| 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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