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#590 of 928 Re: [toolman61] by blorch Dec 29, 2008 (11:34 am)
Replying to: toolman61 (Dec 28, 2008 5:52 pm) Mine did, although it was just before they announced the frame replacement program. I sent back the offer letter with a copy of title about a week ago. Haven't heard anything yet. Replies to this message: bigbe (Dec 30, 2008 6:00 am) mcalautt (Dec 30, 2008 6:59 am)
#591 of 928 Re: [blorch] by bigbe Dec 30, 2008 (6:00 am)
Replying to: blorch (Dec 29, 2008 11:34 am) Just got back from getting my check from Toyota The rep said I was one of thre last ones to get the buyback they now are replacing the frame Replies to this message: mcalautt (Dec 30, 2008 6:59 am)
#592 of 928 Re: [bigbe] by mcalautt Dec 30, 2008 (6:59 am)
Replying to: bigbe (Dec 30, 2008 6:00 am) If I were you, Id get in writing, some sort of new warranty. The truck is going to have problems as a result of the frame swap.
#593 of 928 Toyota Tacoma 2005 Frame Cracked by txoilman Jan 01, 2009 (5:01 pm)
The cooling fan recently started making a racket on my son's 05 Tacoma 4x4 so he took it to the dealer where they told him there was nothing they could do as the frame was cracked at the engine mount! The body shop they sent us to says the frame is too flimsy to be repaired and they recommended totalling the truck, but insurance says NO, they must disassemble the body and install a complete new frame. Toyota is so far refusing to honor any kind of warrantee on the frame as it has 85k miles. My son unloaded this turkey yesterday, but at a big loss - the dealer gave him $7000 toward a new F150 (joint Ford/Toyota dealer). He's done with Toyota! Replies to this message: mcalautt (Jan 01, 2009 8:13 pm) 1990Suburban (Feb 04, 2009 6:02 pm)
#594 of 928 Re: Toyota Tacoma 2005 Frame Cracked [txoilman] by mcalautt Jan 01, 2009 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: txoilman (Jan 01, 2009 5:01 pm) You should have fought that... toyota has to warranty the frame.. thats bullshit..
#595 of 928 by pokienoze Jan 03, 2009 (12:41 am)
This is the first I have heard of the rusted frame issue. I own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma that has 155k miles. The body and engine are still in great shape but the frame is badly rusted. How do I find out if it is eligible for a buy back? Replies to this message: mcalautt (Jan 03, 2009 8:01 am) johnny66 (Jan 03, 2009 2:30 pm)
#596 of 928 Re: [pokienoze] by mcalautt Jan 03, 2009 (8:01 am)
Replying to: pokienoze (Jan 03, 2009 12:41 am) your definitely eligible for a warranty.... toyota has now acknowledged the 2001 to 2004 model years.. all you have to do is bring it to your local toyota dealer and tell them you want the frame inspection done. they will fail it and start the paper work.. only thing that is bad for you is toyota has decided to do a frame replacement on 2001 - 2004 instead of the buy back program.
#597 of 928 Program Update by devilfan Jan 03, 2009 (9:33 am)
My 2001 went in for normal service on 12/23 and I was told that it was not safe to drive because of the rust problem. The dealer said that there was to be some type of corporate program to address this that was different than the pre-2001 program, but they had not gotten details from corporate. I contacted corporate and on 12/24 spoke with a rep who said the program is as outlined in other threads. They will be replacing the entire frame for free (gee thanks) and that I would be getting a loaner car in the interim. The type of vehicle is up to the local dealer I was told so you may not get a like replacement. The corp rep said that was as good as it was, meaning there was no corp plan to provide a loaner truck or even a 4WD - it's up to the dealer. On 12/26 I spoke at length with the service manager and luckily was able to get a RAV4 loaner. While not a truck at least it is 4WD. The bad news is the dealer still has no formal notification from Toyota on the program, they have no parts to do the frame replacement, they do not know when they will get them, they have never done this (and the manager did not think any dealer has done this yet), and corp is shut down until next week. He 'guessed' they might have parts in 2-3 weeks and then could begin the work. Since it would be the first one he believed corp would be sending a couple engineers to assist and other dealers might have service tech's there to observe. Needless to say I am not a happy camper as I have no other alternative, will be w/o my truck for likely 4+ weeks, and am the guinea pig for this. I would much rather have the same option as pre-2001 owners but that is not available. I have yet to receive any notice from Toyota on this. My advice is to take it to your dealer and request a like replacement and complain loudly to the corp folks about the program. Replies to this message: mcalautt (Jan 03, 2009 2:30 pm)
#598 of 928 Re: [pokienoze] by johnny66 Jan 03, 2009 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: pokienoze (Jan 03, 2009 12:41 am) My girlfriend has been in contact with Toyota for a couple of months and at that time nothing was being done with 2001 and newer. She stopped at the dealer on 01-02-09 and they stated that the subframe would be replaced on her 2001 Tacoma and a rental would be provided. They said materials and more info should be coming later in January. I heard a few people early on got a buyback offer for the 2001s and later but now the only option is the frame replacement. I don't know what kind of warranty it will have. I wish they would buy it back since this problem has dropped the value of these vehicles dramatically.
#599 of 928 Re: Program Update [devilfan] by mcalautt Jan 03, 2009 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: devilfan (Jan 03, 2009 9:33 am) i believe earlier in this thread a toyota rep explained some of it. but yes, they are doing a frame swap. Not a good idea however, I heard that the frame is not coming bare. It should be coming with suspension components and other new parts as well.. I guess thats better than an entire part to part swap out.

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