NHTSA Complaint #11539253 — 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539253
Vehicle	2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 1, 2023
Date Filed	August 17, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma that has a significant amount of frame rust. I have recently learned that Toyota lost a class action lawsuit on this model of Tacoma because the frames would rot quickly. I was not aware of this recall, nor was I notified and because of that I missed the 12-year windows for Toyota to replace the frame. Toyota's Owner app made no mention of this either. The only recall that I received was an issue with leaf springs which I had corrected when the parts came in. I'd like to know what I can do to have my truck's frame replaced, or something comparable.

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