NHTSA Complaint #11497313 — 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497313
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 12, 2022
Date Filed	December 13, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

Frame is rusted and unsafe to be driven. I loved this truck but now what good is it?

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