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Tacoma frame rust warranty expired without notice

9 messages,  Last post on Feb 01, 2013 at 7:23 PM

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#5 of 9 Re: Toyota Tacoma,.. Worth less than nothing. Thanks Toyota! [bsenter] by susann3

Jan 09, 2013 (5:53 pm)

Replying to: bsenter (Dec 12, 2012 6:55 pm)
1/9/2013 My son's 2003 Toyota Tacoma has been in three times to have the frame checked for this recall. Undercoating was offered, but never was it said that the undercoating was required in order to keep the recall valid. Monday this truck was in for put up on a lift for repairs and the frame buckled in half right behind the cab. We have pictures. We've contacted Toyota in California and have gotten the same response you have. The last time this truck's frame was inspected and deemed ok by Berlin City (NH)Toyota was Aug. 2010. In Dec. 2012 it buckles in half. Toyota doesn't think they have a problem. Right now I am grateful that my son's truck broke in the last snow storm and had to be towed. This frame could have buckled while he was driving.
I would really appreciate any information anyone has on how to deal with Toyota about this.
Interesting that they offered you a "possible 1250.00 towards another Toyota--given the situation we are in (like you this was his only transportation and he needs to get to work) and the seriousness of what has happened to the truck--does Toyota seriously think that we would buy another of their vehicles???
Good luck to you and please let me know if you find out any new directions to pursue this.
SNoel

#6 of 9 Re: Tacoma frame rust warranty expired without notice [szphllps] by susann3

Jan 09, 2013 (8:48 pm)

Replying to: szphllps (Dec 06, 2012 3:09 pm)
Can you tell us more details about how the buy back worked for your husband? There seems to be a wide variety of things told to different people by different dealers and the headquarters in Ca. refuse to take any responsibility. We want to pursue this, but can't afford a lawyer and Toyota will have a fleet of lawyers that can bury any individual lawyer. Any details and insights you can give us would be appreciated. Thanks SNoel

#7 of 9 rusteedoff by rusteedoff

Jan 23, 2013 (4:34 pm)

Maybe trying to get a story on the news about the danger of the rusting frame would help. I haven't seen or heard anything about it in the media. Maybe if a small group picketed outside of a Toyota dealer some news agency would pick up the story. I had a chunk of metal handed to me by the guy who intalled my completely rusted out shocks. My bumper is swiss cheese and the spots all over the hood are getting worse every day. Someone told me the ball joint came apart when they turned the wheel and now I am afraid of my truck.

#8 of 9 My 2001 Tacoma was denied rust recall service by chemicalgutter

Feb 01, 2013 (1:16 pm)

I purchased my truck a year ago. Just the other day, I noticed some rust on the frame and decided to research some, since this seemed worse than normal. After looking at some of these forums, I decided to give the local dealer a call. They said that my truck was part of the recall and that I should bring it in to have it inspected for rust. After inspecting for rust holes and finding them, they contacted the claim center where this claim was denied stating that the offer had expired. I never got anything in the mail notiftying me of this. So with little data besides that, I opened up a case at the Toyota Customer Care Center (case # 1301302599). After 3 business days of waiting (supposedly next business day service), I finally got in touch with the case manager, Nicole, who promptly told me that the 15 year warranty on my 2001 Tacoma, had expired, due to it never receiving the corrosion protection. She stated that the warranty expired in September 2011, since the rust protection was never applied. Since I bough the truck in January 2012, after the expiration, there was nothing I could have done different, besides not buy the truck. I have been a die hard Toyota fan and owner for the past 12 years I have been driving, but I am beginning to step back and start to wonder if there is something fishy going on here.
 
From reading on here, I am doubtful on whether the previous owner ever received the letter in the mail. Why would anybody ignore a letter like that?? Is there anything I can do?
 
Thanks,
Dave

#9 of 9 Re: My 2001 Tacoma was denied rust recall service [chemicalgutter] by kcram HOST

Feb 01, 2013 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: chemicalgutter (Feb 01, 2013 1:16 pm)
From all I've learned throughout this whole thing, it appears you're stuck with a truck that is dangerous to drive.
 
Remember one thing - I know it's convenient/common for people to refer to this as a recall, but it's not. A recall can't expire, per federal law. This is a voluntary service program from within Toyota, thus they can set their own rules for it, including having an expiration date.
 
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