2012 Toyota Tundra Frame Recall
Get the latest 2012 Toyota Tundra recall information - 2 incidents.
2012 toyota tundra frame recall. Frame Rust problem 1. Affected are 2016-2017 Toyota Tundra trucks equipped with rear step bumpers made of resin with resin reinforcement brackets at the corners. The vehicle was taken to lee Toyota 115 main St topsham me 04086 207 729.
Stories abound about a Tacoma frame recall as well. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the Tundra. Toyota in 2016 settled a class-action suit by agreeing to spend 3 billion to repair millions of Tacomas Tundras and Sequioa SUVs with rusting frames.
Toyota Tundra owners have reported 481 problems related to frame rust under the structure category. Hey fellas I recently purchased a used 07 Tundra Limited 1 owner with 52k miles. Overall the truck was really clean and I was aware of the frame rust issues in cold weather climates.
In these reports customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicles frame. 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. I never received a recall letter for the frame from Toyota.
The complete details of all recalls. 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. This only applies to trucks with resin bumpers not chrome.
Toyota is recalling 73000 Tundra trucks for step bumpers that may break when stepped on. The cross member on my 2003 Toyota Tundra part no. A hole rusted through their frame and replacing other parts they may be damaged in the process would cost 3100.