2000 Toyota Tundra Frame Recall
Toyota has recalled some of its Tundra pickups for dangerous frame corrosion.
2000 toyota tundra frame recall. As you may know there was an issue with early Tundra frames and cross members that necessitated a recall. Discussion in 1st Gen Tundras 2000-2006 started by Jarvo11 Sep 16 2016. I have a 2000 Tundra SR5 with 100k on it.
Also Toyota has now have been sued for the 2005-2007 sequoia frames and 2007-2008 Tundras. Ad Check out recall on toyota tundra. Left uncorrected this problem could eventually cause the frame to break apart potentially causing serious accidents but in any case making the trucks unusable.
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. There are recalls for this vehicle. This is a very serious safety issue.
If your truck fits in those years call toyota of america with that NHTSA Campaign number and create a case the recall is still active on that rear cross member that holds the tire. 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. Toyota Care in kinder words told me to pack sand.
Swedish luxury automaker Koenigsegg announced that it was pulling out of its deal to buy Saab. Toyota has received reports that certain 2007-2008 model year Tundra vehicles operated in specific Cold Climate States District of Columbia CT DE IL IN KY MA MD ME MI MN NH NJ NY OH PA RI VA VT WI and WV with road salt usage may exhibit more than normal corrosion to the vehicles frame. I had both recalls done2009 and 2012 at my Toyota dealership.
Not surprisingly some Toyota dealerships are still replacing whole frames for Tacoma Tundra and Sequoia According to VW Vortex Member VeeDubGTI earlier this week May 24 2019 theres a stack of fresh Toyota Tacoma frames ready for frame replacements behind a Toyota dealership presumably in Maine. Just purchased a 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4 with V8 frame is in pretty rough shape. Save Time and Find it Here.