Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| AC00299 | 02/26/1999 | 604644 | Production changes to the cowl top louver and heater unit have been made to improve resistance to snow entry into the heater unit and improve durability of air mix door on vehicles within certain vin ranges. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 970829AX007 | 08/29/1997 | 54394 | Information and procedures on running board installation. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 116 | 04/06/2000 | 621316 | Electronic mail regarding exterior mirror assembly. *tt | 09/17/2001 | |
| BO01200 | 03/24/2000 | 610958 | Information introducing changes made to improve the adjustability of the driver's side exterior rear view mirror on vehicles starting with vin 4tawn72n9xz564100. *tt | 05/23/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| No summary | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 111400 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was corroding on her vehicle. her husband noticed that several tacoma owners were experiencing the same failure and decided to have the vehicle inspected by the dealer. the dealer performed a frame inspection and stated that it was okay at that time. the west inspection station informed the contact's husband that his frame was in bad shape for the past couple of years; therefore, the contact was skeptical about the dealer's diagnosis. the manufacturer has not been consulted. the current mileage was 111,467 and failure mileage was approximately 111,400. updated 09/23/08 *bf the also stated the window would not roll up. updated 10/01/08. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 09/09/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Window regulator failed. *yc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 02/18/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Front windshield developed a crack in the center/bottom that extended up app. 4 inches and the turned toward the passenger side. i was told by a fleet manager that toyota trucks are known for this problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Windshield cracks too easily, cracked when struck by a pebble. | |||