2000 Toyota Tundra Rust Recall
The vehicle was taken to lynch Toyota of manchester CT where it was confirmed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.
2000 toyota tundra rust recall. Upon inspection it was discovered that the subframe was severe rusted and corroded. 2000 Tundra Limited garage kept factory drop in bed liner bed cover since almost new. Search for Frame Rust Recall only pulls up older threads about the 1st recall.
Recalls are free repairs initiated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Toyota itself for a widespread safety problem. After notification from Toyota about frame rusting problem an inspection was done by Toyota dealer in 2011 and I. I had it inspected for the recall in 2012 and was told it passed inspection now it is completely rusted through in multiple places cross member is cracked cannot support spare tire much less the rest of the vehicle safely.
I noticed a small hole in the frame of the pickup underneath motor. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year make model and trim. I now have a hole the size of a softball in the frame that is rusted through in two locations.
No apology no offer to talk to the manager no help. During recent service the Toyota tech brought my attention to severe rust through on the frame of my 2001 Tundra 111000 miles even said it was unsafe to drive. NHTSAs investigation found that 00-03 Tundra spare tires which are mounted to the rear.
I had both recalls done2009 and 2012 at my Toyota dealership. Find 2000 Toyota Tundra recalls information reported by the NHTSA and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Most recently my alignment components seized up with rust and now the vehicle can not be properly aligned with out replacement of those components.
2000 Tundra 1A0 Platinum Metallic 34L V6 SR5 AC 4WD 240000 miles and counting Husky Liners 5K LED Heads 5K LED Fogs w Fog Mod from IZL LED Cargo Light Pioneer 3300UB redruM69s Quarter Window Arm Mod Kicker 8 with Custom Box New Frame via The Rust Recall 5100s on 3rd Notch Hellwig EZ550 Helper Springs My 1st Gen Anytime Power Window Mod KN Air Filter. Stopped by my local Toyota dealer today to ask about TSBs on this issue. Car complaints car problems and defect information.