| Issue ID | 1552679 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193576 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/04/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Since the day that i bought this vehicle i have complained about the rust. It was 2 yes old with 17,000 miles on it. The bed and frame are badly rusted. I received a letter from toyota about frame and they applied some weird black stuff. Total nightmare. The bed ,even though i found a service bulletin they say too late to do anything. Even though i have been complaining at more then 5 dealership's since 2009 and called corporate numerous times. The bed is dangerous and has been. The support structure,. Around mounting bolts, eventually bed will separate from frame. Very critical safety issue. Known problem but won't honor . Next problem that they also have an updated warranty which i was never notified about. Secondary air injection system fails ,which is an emissions component. Critical to keep emissions low. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5TFCV54187XXXXXXX |
| 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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