| Issue ID | 1653607 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11318435 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 06/01/20 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to rusting frame. *ld in 2015 consumer received a recall for the frame of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to sullivan brothers toyota (kingston, ma) and the frame was sprayed with rust inhibitor. Consumer took vehicle to dealer in december 2019 to have frame inspected. Consumer was told that there was some surface rust that was no threat to vehicle. On 01/06/2020 a brake line broke and vehicle was taken to the dealer. Consumer was told that in the rear of the vehicle the frame was almost rusted through. He was also informed that the gas tank was wired to the frame. Consumer says that he was not informed when this took place. Consumer requested to have the frame replaced, but dealer referred him to the manufacturer. Manufacturer refused to provide assistance. *dl |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | MARSHFIELD, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | SULLIVAN BROTHERS TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 781-585-1300 |
| Dealer's city | KINGSTON |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02364 |