Screw Toyota. 1 week out

Agreed. The good thing is I install remote starts and heated seats for both of these dealers so I have a lot of options and I already know the Tech I want for the work. I just got docs showing my Jan 25th appointment I had to cancel so at least it shows I was trying to remedy the issue beforehand. We will see tomorrow. If not I may need to hit up my gap insurance to see what they will do

 

My dealer was very candid with me on how much it costs. My frame Toyota paid them just shy of 15g to do. They said if I were Paying it would of been closer to 20g. Since Manufacturers never pay the same for labor (both time and hourly rate) or parts to the dealer as a normal customer.

 

I’m not sure where I said that they would cover it

Shows your lack of reading comprehension

 

I think you need to go back and reread what you said. If need be I can quote and highlight.

 

What is this Jan 3rd end date?

I asked a question about rust here abouts... And I was told the 15 yr extended frame rust warranty was from the service date? My truck sold in May 2004, so I am under the impression I have until May 2019 to do anything if it needs it? (Am trying to find time to have my mechanic put it on a lift and look at it with me to see if there is anything near worrying about.)

My truck has lived its entire life in Colorado. But CDOT started using liquid mag chloride several years ago. But in 2018, I believe, I think they started using brine, sourced from Utah. I'm afraid everyone in Colorado is going to get a nasty surprise in a few years...

 

That's the same as yours. 2nd gen tacomas only have 12 yrs from in service date or X (I forget the exact #) # of yrs from the closing of the lawsuit which ever is longest.

You are absolutely correct in when your time frame sunsets. The Jan. date is when the OPs time frame sunsets.

 

Copy, thx.

When I called my neighborhood Toy dealer, the helpful lady in the service department said my "VIN wasn't affected." I can only hope I got a frame where the manufacturer (Dana?) fixed the booboo. But prudence demands I look at it with my mechanic, and if it looks at all questionable... to go raise polite h*ck @ a Toy dealer.

What is this magical customer service phone number? Is there a 1-800-# for national Toyota customer concerns?

 

I would do the same!

 

That's on you to know what you are buying by checking the truck out BEFORE you buy it.

 

Why didn't you look at the before you bought it,you did the same thing as dealer and didn't check it.

 

They started using that here. My frame was getting bad on my Tacoma after 11 years in New England. Sounds like my 4Runner will last only half of that with this brine.

 

Can yall stop being dicks to each other? Even if you're right, and the dude is wrong, can't you deliver the message with a little compassion and understanding?

 

I don't mean to be the Grammar Nazi of the frame rust threads, but I think you forgot the 1. The date on your extended warranty was 1/31/19 just like my 2006. You only missed it by a week, so Toyota should do something for you, especially since you made an appointment that got canceled, so that shows you acted before the cut-off date and they should give you the benefit of the doubt with a new frame IMHO. I think once Toyota sees the size of the perforation, it should be very clear it qualified way before the cut-off date, so that should be in your favor too. ~ Good luck, Mark

 

I'm not so sure...in regard to the above statement. It seems that the OP bought a vehicle possibly with a rusty frame. So, buyer beware, first. Second, if I read the statements correctly, OP took the truck in for some work based on a TSB. The dealer may or may not have done the TSB work but did not check the frame. Is it incumbent on the dealer to check the frame when dealing with a TSB? OP makes that argument. There may be some merit to that argument, but there is no written proof that the dealer is mandated to do the inspection for the frame when working on a TSB.

OP cites that on 25 January he had an appointment that HE cancelled, not Toyota.

At that point, OP is still within the 31 January extended service period for the frame warranty issue. Apparently, OP did not make another appointment within the time period of the extended frame campaign. (31 January)

OP states he works with the dealership and another one and knows the tech he wants to do the work. Sounds like the OP may have an avenue for recourse, but in none of those statements is Toyota the proximate cause of injury, so it would be up to Toyota's good nature to do the work for him at this later date. Of course, (read carefully) that sets a dangerous precedent for Toyota doing this vehicle which missed the deadline, when there are other vehicles like it probably out there.

Not to be callous, but what would be the use of a deadline if Toyota chooses to ignore it and set themselves up for complaints or possible legal action by other late owners that they deny. What would be the standard for accepting this late vehicle but not another one?
As the courts say..."late is late"!

 

I hear you on the late is late deal but frankly I see this from a few avenues here.

Me missing the end date is so so to me I really hope they show good faith in the fact that I did try to get it done in a timely manner but I understand they need to cut it off at some point...but that brings me to another issue

Toyota to me is still on the hook if my trucks frame snaps and kills some kids on the highway....so...if...like in my case, the frame obviously showed signs before the cutoff date it would be a good idea to remedy thier issue on thier product that they have clearly stated was thier fault via the tsb.

The last thing is I believe is on something as dangerous as this it should be mandated to be checked on every vehicle that was on the tsb just like the floor mat situation the had a few years back.

 

Good luck O.P.

 

You had me until you said Toyota is on the hook if your frame snaps blah blah...it’s not Toyota’s fault that you missed the deadline. If you feel the truck is unsafe due to frame rot, don’t drive it until you get it fixed and you won’t kill anyone. Good luck to you...

 

Did I really just read this right? First Op you purchased an used truck did not do your home work before and clearly did not inspect it or take it in to have it inspected then you went and skipped out on the frame recall date that you have an appointment for where you should had called them and rescheduled it... and Now the final date has pasted by and you Expect them to bow down to your demands if not they are on the hook if you OP you that is are driving it knowing that it is not safe to drive and if it kills some kids on the highway it is not your fault? I won't write what I really want to say ..... except .... never mind

 

Yeah while I see what you are saying I was unaware of frame recall before buying the truck, so I take fault in that...I never saw anything about it untill I started wanting to mod the truck. And I'm not saying toyota should replace every truck out there...just the ones that could potentially harm someone especially after they have admitted fault, and I do believe in an end date for them, just think that a 12 year date is a little short imho and I'm not just saying that because of my situation. To me any cars frame should last 20 years without failure (convince me otherwise).

Either way...looking into repairing just the small section of frame near the cat if they dont replace. Any ideas on price. You think a body shop or a 4x4 shop to weld up some reinforcement plates?

 

No. I sympathize, but Toyota is definitely NOT on the hook for the condition of your vehicle, and certainly not after the warranty expired. The only reason Toyota is replacing frames is because they sued the manufacturer (Dana) and got a kickass settlement. That settlement came with strings attached, which is that it would be put to use for fixing things for the Toyota customers who were impacted by the problem.