Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust

SUITCASE12 · 04-20-2008, 06:50 PM

My 97 Tacoma Has Surface Peeling And Do You Think They Will Buy Back

mjp2 · 04-21-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SUITCASE12

My 97 Tacoma Has Surface Peeling And Do You Think They Will Buy Back

Hrmm...'97 is a bit old for Toyota to do anything. My '06 frame has some surface rust and I wouldn't expect them to do a thing about it. Typical lifespan of most vehicles these days is about 10 years before major updates are required.

Welcome to the site, btw.

Janster · 04-21-2008, 07:39 AM

It's not for surface rust - it's for internal rust damage. You have to have the dealer inspect your truck to see if you qualify for the warrantee.
Here's some info:

Dealer Communication Letter (From Toyota Corp to all Dealers)
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...munication.pdf

Warranty Policy Bulletin #POL08-03 (Details about what is covered and VIN ranges)
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...nty-policy.pdf

Vehicle Inspection Procedure
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...inspection.pdf

mjp2 · 04-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

It's not for surface rust - it's for internal rust damage. You have to have the dealer inspect your truck to see if you qualify for the warrantee.
Here's some info:

Dealer Communication Letter (From Toyota Corp to all Dealers)
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...munication.pdf

Warranty Policy Bulletin #POL08-03 (Details about what is covered and VIN ranges)
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...nty-policy.pdf

Vehicle Inspection Procedure
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck...inspection.pdf

Linky no worky.

tcBob · 04-21-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mjp2

Linky no worky.

I fixed Jan's links.

mjp2 · 04-21-2008, 09:02 AM

Thanks tcBob! Those documents are an interesting read. It's cool to see Toyota stand behind their products to that extent!

Janster · 04-21-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tcBob

I fixed Jan's links.

Thanks Bob!

Stupid computers at work in our break room freeze up whenever you try to access PDF's. THey're ancient computers. I just copied the text of the links. I figured someone could copy & paste them....atleast the address was there.

cleanTRDmachine · 04-23-2008, 06:43 AM

i'd like to know when i'm going to get my letter. all the guys posting up on CT about how they're getting their trucks bought back because of serious rust all live in PA too!!

oldtacomaguy · 04-23-2008, 08:26 AM

My letter from Toyota came yesterday (4/22) but my truck was inspected and failed over a month ago.

99redtaco27 · 04-23-2008, 03:30 PM

Just got my 99 in DEc 07 and the other day found a 1x4" hole in the frame, RATS - I already love this truck and after this type of customer support will no doubt be a toyota owner FOR LIFE - the bulletins are good info, Thanks!!!

99TRD · 04-24-2008, 06:56 AM

The delay is probably from the dealership. I had mine inspected on 4/14, received a call from ISG on 4/22, received and faxed my acceptance letter back on 4/23. I expect a check in 5 days.

Keep on the Service Manager at the dealership.

04-20-2008, 06:50 PM	#1
SUITCASE12 Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6094 Posts: 1 SURFACE RUST ON FRAME ON 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA 1997 Regular Cab Manual	Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust My 97 Tacoma Has Surface Peeling And Do You Think They Will Buy Back

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04-21-2008, 09:02 AM	#6
mjp2 =^..^= Joined: Feb 2007, #924 Location: NJ Gender: Dude Posts: 4,320 '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed 2006 Access Cab Manual 4.0 Painted grill	Thanks tcBob! Those documents are an interesting read. It's cool to see Toyota stand behind their products to that extent!

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99redtaco27 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4141 Location: Lake Winni NH Posts: 19 1999 sr5 ext 4wd 1999 Double Cab Manual workin on it -	Just got my 99 in DEc 07 and the other day found a 1x4" hole in the frame, RATS - I already love this truck and after this type of customer support will no doubt be a toyota owner FOR LIFE - the bulletins are good info, Thanks!!!

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99TRD Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4101 Posts: 163 06 Tacoma SR5 TRD Access Cab Auto V6, 265/70-R16 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S, Scangauge II and XM 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L	The delay is probably from the dealership. I had mine inspected on 4/14, received a call from ISG on 4/22, received and faxed my acceptance letter back on 4/23. I expect a check in 5 days. Keep on the Service Manager at the dealership.

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