Issue ID | 910701 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10451047 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | T100 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 30/08/10 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle developed fuel leak discovered during inspection due to severe corrosion. Toyota failed to make repairs despite being covered by a federal emissions warranty enhancement. Severe rust of frame identified. Now shifter not working due to further corrosion. Letters to toyota have been fruitless. Internet full of similar problems with these vehicles. Similar age tundra and tachomas recalled for the same problem. The t-100's are a serious threat to public safety and problem should be addressed by nhtsa as toyota is not taking appropriate actions despite numerous complaints. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTH FALMOUTH, MA |
VIN pattern | JT4UN24D0V0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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