What year tundras had frame rust issues?
The company had to recall thousands of Toyota Tundra models of 2000-2003 sold in the US because of frame rust. Toyota Tundra was the second full-size pickup truck built by a Japanese manufacturer and the first full-size pickup to be built in North America from a Japanese manufacturer.
Do tundras rust?
Toyota has a problem with rust. Toyota issued a limited recall on Tundra trucks in certain states, but the recall hasn’t ended the complaints, and the Japanese automaker is now taking the extraordinary step of offering to replace the entire frame – a four-figure expense – for some 2000-2003 Tundra owners.
Why are the frame rails on my Toyota truck rusting?
Certified mechanic Mike Fehler lifted the truck on a rack in his shop for us, and showed the extensive rust underneath. He believes it needs new frame rails, or the whole truck bed and rear end could fall off. “Basically, where the leaf spring mounts to the frame this is load bearing,” he explained.
When does warranty run out on Toyota frame?
Safety recalls and warranty extensions save lives and save owners money, in this case thousands of dollars in potential frame repairs. But if it is not an NHTSA (government)-ordered safety recall, automakers set a window on them and, typically after 10 or 15 years, will not pay for a repair anymore. That’s happened with Jeanne Middleton’s truck.
Is it safe to drive a truck with rusted frame?
“They said the frame was cracked, that it was rusted and it was unsafe to drive,” she said. Certified mechanic Mike Fehler lifted the truck on a rack in his shop for us, and showed the extensive rust underneath. He believes it needs new frame rails, or the whole truck bed and rear end could fall off.
Is it safe to wash a Toyota truck frame?
Many cars and trucks are covered with road salt this chilly February – salt that is not good for the underside of cars. In most cases, a car wash removes it, and there is no long-term harm. But for owners of some popular pickup trucks, salt is even more dangerous, because it can destroy their truck’s frame.
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