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Dealer left a cute sticker on my truck

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 0311K1LL, Dec 4, 2019.

  1. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    0311K1LL

    0311K1LL [OP] The Old Breed

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    OME 887 w/Bilstein 5100's, 1.5 AAL, SPC LR UCAs 285/75/r16 Toyo AT2s!
    Took my truck in for an oil change , had a coupon. Found this amusing . They don’t like mods obviously but I’ve never seen this before lol! Guess having add - a- leafs reduce capacity / mods in general. ‍♂️

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  2. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    jberry813

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    Has nothing to do with aftermarket accessories. Toyota is required to add that sticker for any item(s) added after it left the factory even if the weight is negligible. It could be as simple as floor mats. Some of the factory GVWR ratings on the factory sticker are wrong and they will add that yellow sticker during services. They are supposed to put it on the driver front door jam though.
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    0311K1LL

    0311K1LL [OP] The Old Breed

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    never seen that on my door jam before.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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    See my edit above. Clicked submit too quick.
     
  5. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:18 PM
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    0311K1LL

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    they placed it on the bottom of the door jam near the foot guards .
     
  6. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    So you peeled it and put it on the steering wheel?
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    rblalliance

    rblalliance let the wookie win

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    My truck has it on the driver side door. Next I get in the truck I'll look at what it says.
     
  8. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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    Mines on the driver door jamb. Was added to the 4R after the roof rack cross bars were added
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    If you peel The sticker off, maybe you’ve won a prize
     
  10. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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  11. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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  12. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    It's not dramatic. It's covering their asses because of the litigious nation we live in.
     
  13. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Dealer is normal like a other dealers..... This isn't uncommon.
     
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  14. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    ome 2.5lift leer cap
    or you might go to jail.Just like if you remove your mattress tag. LOL
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    Mines on the driver side door jam. It says my load capacity was lowered by 41 lbs.
     
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  16. Dec 4, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    RangerIsTheBestTruck.Duh.
    Naomi, Lana

    Agreed.


    Super common.

    Dealership +1
    O.P -1
     
  17. Dec 4, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    in reply... Toyota is responding to this.

    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.co...tles-lawsuit-with-toyota-2010sep17-story.html

    The throttle stuck wide open and 4 people died. The issue was that additional thicker floor mats were dealer installed on this service dept rental vehicle. The Rental department was told the day before that there was an issue with the throttle sticking and did nothing. It is estimated that the settlement was in excess of $10m. Just before the Lexus crossed the intersection the driver tried to scrub off speed by side-swiping a vehicle stopped at the bottom of the hill. They hit an embankment straight on at over 100 mph, car burst into flames and flipped end over end, over the embankment.

    As a result of this, dealerships no longer have "loaner" vehicles... they rent a car for you from a seperate businees that is on site.
     
  18. Dec 4, 2019 at 4:08 PM
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    Some people are shitty drivers. Just for anyone wondering if this situation happens to you, put the damn vehicle in neutral lol
     
  19. Dec 4, 2019 at 4:17 PM
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    or...
    turn.
    the.
    car.
    off....
     
  20. Dec 4, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    The fact that someone allowed a vehicle to get up to 100mph and out of control because the gas pedal was stuck to the floor mat baffles me. Lol
     
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