Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 618286 | Concerns with possible inadeqate application of seam sealer in driver's foot well area. *jb | 04/11/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 101000 | ||
| The 1st generation toyota tundra's are rust buckets. i own a 2001 toyota tundra w/ approx 101,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to the local authorized dealer for repairs under recall: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle is being repaired (frame is being replaced). but the dealer also informed me that the steering rack and hose connections are rotted out and in need of replacement -> $1300. additionally, the dealer informed me that the rear e-brake pivots are rusted/frozen and will also need replacing ->> $450. in a nutshell, the frame, the steering and the brakes are all rusted out - it appears that safety was an afterthought. i feel that toyota corporation is negligent and that consumers are left holding the bag for poorly engineered products that are prone to early rust-out. on-line forums are filled with threads from other owners experiencing similar issues. | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 91080 | ||
| Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspenion links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 91080 | ||
| Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspenion links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 91080 | ||
| Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspenion links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 91080 | ||
| Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspenion links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 91080 | ||
| Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspenion links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 91080 | ||
| Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspenion links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? | |||
| 04/11/2012 | |||
| I sent in my toyota tundra for a safety recall the ssc 90-m recall and the dealership did nothing but spray crc over the rust when i brought it to there attention that the fuel straps were not changed or the spare tire that has previously dislodged from the vehicle was still in the bed of the truck they said it is not our problem . what action can i take on this? | |||