NHTSA Complaint #10658995 — 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10658995
Vehicle	1997 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	November 18, 2014
Date Filed	November 18, 2014
Mileage	195,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRAMES WERE CORRODED. AS A RESULT, THE FRAMES WERE RUSTING AND FALLING APART. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

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