2007 Toyota Tundra Frame Rust Recall
I was informed by my local mechanic today that my 2006 Toyota Tundra will not pass virginias yearly safety inspection because of hole in the frame as a result of corrosion.
2007 toyota tundra frame rust recall. Discovered a lg rust hole on frame and contacted Toyota dealer that informed me of recall but expired date. 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. Search for Frame Rust Recall only pulls up older threads about the 1st recall.
I asked my dealer many times over the years if there were any recalls on my truck and it. Left uncorrected this problem could eventually cause the frame to break apart potentially causing serious accidents but in any case making the trucks unusable. Toyota has spent billions repairing rusting and rotting frames going back 20 years.
I never received a recall letter for the frame from Toyota. Others may have posted about this new one in these older threads but since the later owners were left out back then they may not have bothered to check older threads about a recall. Consumer writes in regards to rusting frame.
The recall on my 2007 Toyota Tundra for rusted frame was inspected by the dealer who said they would spray it with rust prohibitive. The 2007 Toyota Tundra has 38 NHTSA complaints for the structurebody at 61709 miles average. Although a recall was put out for 2000 to 2003 Tundras they are claiming no responsibility for the 2004 to 2006 models.
Discussion in 2nd Gen Tundras 2007-2013 started by bumbaim Dec 18 2018. Just purchased a 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4 with V8 frame is in pretty rough shape. Vehicle was taken to sullivan brothers Toyota.
Well I now have one of those hopeless sick feelings in my stomach. 2007 Tundra frame replacement. 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.