Gas Tank Strap problems of the 2002 Toyota Tundra

While accelerating from a turn, I heard a sound from the rear of the vehicle. Upon investigating the noise, I found the rear strap that secures the gas tank to the frame had rusted through. The gas tank was left hanging by only the front strap. What happens if a gas tank falls off a vehicle?.

As part of a recall, my 2002 Toyota Tundra required frame repair for damage due to rust/corrosion, the straps holding the gas tank were rusted and also needed to be replaced. When the replacement of the straps was made, the gas tank which was also rusted and not replaced as part of recall was damaged and a gas leak occurred. I have already been faced with an extremely dangerous situation due to the failure of a cross brace which caused the spare tire to release on the highway; now I am concerned that the faulty gas tank will cause a fire. I have called and visited Toyota numerous times to request assistance but no repair or replacement has been offered.

Had frame replaced per recall, 5/2012. Had been smelling gas after fill ups so had airport Toyota, vandalia, ohio - repair while they had truck torn apart- told me the gas tank port was corroded so they put new gasket on. Now I am smelling gas on passenger side. I am taking truck back to Toyota. I am concerned about the corroded gas tank because I had it repaired once before. I believe this problem is just as important as the corroded tank straps that were replaced in 2010. It's not something that is seen easily.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle the contact discovered that the metal fuel tank strap had fractured and was making contact with the drive shaft. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who discovered severe rusting of the frame. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected in November of 2011 and a corrosion protection compound was applied to the frame but it did not prevent the defect from occurring. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 118,000.