2000 Toyota Tundra Frame Rust Recall
Toyota has received isolated reports regarding a small number of 1995 through 2000 model year Tacoma vehicles exhibiting excessive corrosion to the frame causing perforation of.
2000 toyota tundra frame rust recall. The vehicle was not repaired. Toyota Tundra was the second full-size pickup truck built by a Japanese manufacturer and the first full-size pickup to be built in North America from a Japanese manufacturer. If your truck fits in those years call toyota of america with that NHTSA Campaign number and create a case the recall is.
While the vehicle was undergoing service the technician noticed that the entire frame was rusted out. There is on Tacomas going back to 1995 15 years. The rust issues were from a batch of improperly or lack therof coated frames for rust proofing from Ohio based Dana Corp.
The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. There was a safety recall issued for corrosionrusted frames on 2000-2001 Toyota Tundras in what Toyota defined as severe cold weather states. 2017 for an airbag recall that was fixed and spoke to an employee about additional rust which had developed on the frame since we purchased it.
Although a recall was put out for 2000 to 2003 Tundras they are claiming no responsibility for the 2004 to 2006 models. I have a 2000 Tundra SR5 with 100k on it. I called Toyota because I have rust on my 2000s frame and spare tire support rusted away.
The 2012 recall they noted severe rust and even replaced the gas tank brackets but otherwise nothing was done. Called Toyota dealer and they advised that the full frame recall expired in 2012 however the recall for the cross member under the bed was still active. Frame Rust problem 18 Failure Date.
The vehicle was taken to boch Toyota norwood 277 boston providence tpke norwood MA 02062 888 321-6631 where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 17 of 17 Posts. According to a letter sent out to Toyota dealers Toyota has extended the warranty on 2000-2003 Tundra frames which allows dealers to replace rusted frames on 2000-20003 Toyota Tundras at no charge to the consumerThis is excellent news for any Toyota Tundra owners dealing with frame rust issues as well as a strong symbol of Toyotas commitment to quality and customer service.