NHTSA Complaint #11139998 — 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE SPARE TIRE TO DETACH, WHICH WAS STOWED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK BED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUBREY ALEXANDER TOYOTA (1324 N SUSQUEHANNA TRAIL, SELINSGROVE, PA 17870) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.