2000 Toyota Tundra Rust Issue Recall
2000 Toyota Tundra Problems BodyFrame Rust.
2000 toyota tundra rust issue recall. Toyota has recalled 2000-2003 Tundra frames. Having a similar issue with 2002 Tundra I purchased new only 106k miles on it all in good shape except frame is rusted out. Toyota to fix more Tundras for rust problems.
Toyota Announces Safety Recall on 2000 through 2003 Tundra Frame Rear Cross-Member November 24. Extreme frameframe-rail rust requiring a new frame or vehicle replacement. The frame corrosion problem to which you refer affects the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks as well as the Sequoia a large three-row SUV built on the Tundra chassis.
In response to a NHTSA investigation Toyota announced a recall to replace rusting rear cross-members on 2000-2003 Tundra frames in November of 2009. Cooling System ProblemsRadiator Fan. Toyota tundra recalled frame rust.
Toyota had two. Bought back numerous 1995-2000 Tacomas dust to rust problems paying owners 150 of Kelly Blue Book excellent value. I am at my wits end with Toyota and have tried to resolve this obvious defect at every level.
The 2000 Toyota Tundra has 5 problems reported for rusted out frame rails. Stopped by my local Toyota dealer today to ask about TSBs on this issue. Also corrosion of the rear cross member could affect the rear brake lines and the proportioning valve resulting in diminished braking capability.
That they have seen a few here in the last few months with the same issue and Toyota not stepping up to the plate at all. According to owners the frame on the Toyota Tundra models are prone to rusting heavily. The dealer said they would have to issue a full recall on them to get it covered now.