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#34 of 921 Re: Not too bad of a deal [drive95t] by marciaann Apr 09, 2008 (9:08 am)
Replying to: drive95t (Apr 07, 2008 10:22 am) My husband just heard of the "recall" yesterday. We had to have a spot on our frame patched because of a hole last June, else we wouldn't have passed inspection. We're taking her (the truck) in for a Toyota "official" inspection over the weekend. It's sad to think I'm not going to have this vehicle when she rolls over 300,000 ... right now we're at 249,244 - and she runs like a top!   >^,,^< Replies to this message: horrorshow (Apr 10, 2008 5:35 am) horrorshow (Apr 19, 2008 4:39 am)
#35 of 921 Re: Not too bad of a deal [marciaann] by horrorshow Apr 10, 2008 (5:35 am)
Replying to: marciaann (Apr 09, 2008 9:08 am) My Taco's frame ( 96' extended cab 4x4 ) was in very bad shape, the rest of the truck looks like new! I brought it in for inspection and they deemed it unsafe. They kept the truck and gave me a rental, a small suv (they couldn't give me a truck). After not hearing anything for a week, I contacted toyota which got the ball rolling on my case.It has been two weeks now and I haven't heard how much or when I'll be getting a check. Although I am greatfull Toyota is stepping up, I'm am not happy about very poor quality of the frame on this truck and how long it is taking for the buy back from Toyota. If you bring one in for inspection and it fails, be prepared to be without a truck for a while! Replies to this message: horrorshow (Apr 19, 2008 4:39 am)
#36 of 921 Bad Frame and Refused by truckdriver2 Apr 11, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Does anyone have a copy of the letter they would share. I'm being told although the frame is bad they won't cover the truck because I have a reconstructed title. The only problem with this truck is the deterioration of the frame. I would really like to see what the letter says. Please help. Replies to this message: rayslogcabin (Apr 12, 2008 5:45 am) otto8 (Apr 19, 2008 5:00 am)
#37 of 921 looking for the letter from toyota by race1949 Apr 12, 2008 (4:50 am)
if you rec a copy of the letter can you forward it to me. i have a 1997 witht he same issue. rear springs are ready to come off the frame and a hole threw the frame.
#38 of 921 Re: Bad Frame and Refused [truckdriver2] by rayslogcabin Apr 12, 2008 (5:45 am)
Replying to: truckdriver2 (Apr 11, 2008 5:27 pm) I am supposed to get a letter in the mail in a bout a week. I'll, try to get you a copy when I do Replies to this message: otto8 (Apr 19, 2008 5:00 am)
#39 of 921 Letter and My Story by hockeyeast Apr 12, 2008 (4:43 pm)
I have a copy of the letter. I just received it today. I was shocked but not surprised. I had my frame welded last year as it would not pass inspection. Every year I tried to scrape the rust and make it look half way decent. This year there are a few more "spots" i could put a screw driver through. I always thought there was way more rust and breakdown then there should have been. Huge flakes etc. Even when you tap the frame in a few places it doesn't sound right. Almost a "thin" sound. I will take my 96 to the dealer Monday. The truck has 156,00 miles on her. Other than the frame it runs like its new and looks great. I am really disappointed that I might lose her. It has been a great truck! I will keep you posted. Replies to this message: tjv1 (Apr 12, 2008 6:17 pm)
#40 of 921 Re: Letter and My Story [hockeyeast] by tjv1 Apr 12, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 12, 2008 4:43 pm) Mine is the same way. Is there any way you could send a copy of the LETTER to my email address sweeethemiaol.com I am the 3rd owner of mine and have not recieved mine yet. Thanks TJV from Maine
#41 of 921 96 Rust Bucket by hockeyeast Apr 13, 2008 (5:20 am)
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck/rust_warranty/warranty-policy.pdf   Click on the link above or paste into your browser   Also google...tacoma frame rust. Something along that line will work. There is becoming alot of information out there now.   I will scan the letter and send it along to you. Replies to this message: tjv1 (Apr 13, 2008 9:24 am) tjv1 (Apr 13, 2008 9:27 am) knottyrope (Jul 27, 2009 1:02 pm)
#42 of 921 Thanks by truckdriver2 Apr 13, 2008 (9:04 am)
The link was very helpful.
#43 of 921 Re: 96 Rust Bucket [hockeyeast] by tjv1 Apr 13, 2008 (9:24 am)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 13, 2008 5:20 am) Thanks for your help. I will read warranty policy tonight. My Tac has huge holes on the inner underside if vehicle's frame. ALSO>>>I was wondering if one could buy another one, register it then turn it in for the Program. My neighbor's bother in law has a Tac for sale and I saw the rusty frame. He wants it out of his yard and I was going to tell him about the program but seeing he would of sold the truck to anyone, i feel its fair game! Will a newly registered Tac still qualify for the 150% buyback program? DO YOU OR ANYONE KNOW??? Thanks again, TJV from Maine.

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