2001 Toyota Tundra Rust Recall

Back in March Toyota expanded its frame-related recall campaign for the 2000-2003 Tundra as affected trucks arrived in droves across the nation with significant amounts of frame oxidation.

2001 toyota tundra rust recall. Understanding the Consequences of Frame Rust. Like the Tacoma the Tundras biggest rust issue is the notorious frame rust which has been at the center of many financial settlements lawsuits and recalls. Hot Cars complied a list of the top 10 trucks that rust the most and these Tacoma trucks landed in fifth place.

NHTSAs investigation found that 00-03 Tundra spare tires which are mounted to the rear cross-member were falling off due to frame rust. 2001 Toyota Tundra Problems BodyFrame Rust. They might be a pain but a recalled problem is better than an ignored one.

Most customers refer to this as frame rot. Is recalling 42540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. The consumer stated the vehicle was known for having defective steel used for the frames that was prone to premature.

I have a 2002 Tacoma 4 x 4 had it since 04. Toyota faced a similar frame-rust problem last year involving about 750000 Tacoma pickups. Owners of frame-rotted Tacomas Tundras and Sequoias take notice.

12 Frame Rust problem of the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The frame on my 2001 Toyota Tundra was coated with a corrosive resistant compound crc per bill kidd Toyota dealer in 2012 due to safety recall bod 90m service campaign aof. I contacted Toyota customer service 18003314331 on 62619 and was told that my 2001 Tundra did not fall under any recall for severe rusting of frame but only a limited service campaign and that was fulfilled by the 2011 inspection.

Toyota settled a class action suit this week which will cost the company over three billion dollars. ABS system failure requiring immediate brake actuator replacement. The 2010 model year has been involved in the most campaigns.