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National Toyota Parts Shortage - Tacoma 2017

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Clipper32, Jan 18, 2019.

  1. Jan 18, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    Clipper32

    Clipper32 [OP] New Member

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    2017 Tacoma has been in Repair shop since Nov 7, 2018 waiting for grill replacement (Deer Collision) . Today is January 18, 2019. Toyota believes shortage should be resolved by end of February. Meanwhile I have no truck, 24 Month Customer Care Warranty is being used up. Requested extension on warranty or credit towards new vehicle but no resolution or remedy in site. Anyone else having similar problem.
     
  2. Jan 18, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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    Tanselow

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    Get an aftermarket grill... no sense in using up your warranty when you can drive your vehicle.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    ODNAREM

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  4. Jan 18, 2019 at 7:55 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW...What’s so special about it that they can’t find one?
     
  5. Jan 18, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    boogie3478

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    Welcome to TW! Is it illegal to drive without a grill?
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    Clipper32

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    I was told that grill protects radiator from damage and vehicle shouldn't be driven....I don't know if it's against the law..
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2019 at 9:52 AM
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    Clipper32

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    Nothing special about the grill. Toyota Corp just said they're back ordered and don't believe they'll be caught up until end of February.
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    redbull9944

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    Take the cash they're quoting the grill at and buy one for $50 on here
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    irayfz6

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  10. Jan 19, 2019 at 2:07 AM
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