1.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 97,000 miles
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1998 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealership refusal to repair vehicle frame corrosion recall notice. The consumer stated the frame was completely corroded and the vehicle was inoperable. During the recall in 2008, the vehicle was inspected and the consumer was informed the vehicle did not have the involved metal that was susceptible to corrosion. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle was past the 15 year limit, and they were unable to ix it, or buy it back.
- Stoughton, WI, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine brake service, the mechanic noticed that the entire frame was corroded with holes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.....updated 0711/16 updated 7/12/16
- Bucyrus, OH, USA
- Richmond, VA, USA