Tank Mounting Problems of Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the bolt for the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the contact was advised that the failure was contributed to rust and the fuel tank straps were completely rusted. The contact was told by the manufacturer that they would extend his warranty to cover half of the repair costs. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 57,000.

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Took my 2002 Tundra to a local Toyota dealer for a second time to inspect frame after being told by an independent licensed mechanic that my frame was perforated/rotted, the rear end housing was leaking, the spare tire hanger was broken,(tire missing), all heat shields were either broken,loose or missing and front brakes were in need of being replaced again. Front brake rotors, pads and calipers were replaced 11/09/07. All of this had occurred since 05/06/2010 when the truck was last on his lift. Harr Toyota performed a frame inspection and verified all of the above failures. They also did the frame crossmember inspection in 01/10 and the truck passed. They specified that the frame failure was @lt rail/trans mt. They also said the rt ft sway bar link was broken, and noticed an exhaust leak. They declared that in spite of the frame failure it was safe to drive just don't do any offroading! so I guess that hitting a pothole would not be advised. ! they told me that the brakes were unsafe, and not covered under any recall. I am very upset at the condition/value of my truck. I am also very upset that NHTSA is letting Toyota get away with the "warranty enhancement" of replacing the frame only of these trucks. Toyota and its dealers denied the rust problem for years. My problem started when the vehicle was still under warranty, and I was blamed for the failure. In the years that Toyota has denied a problem with the Tundra, the frame rust has infected, most if not all, of the truck. Both bumpers are rotting off. The gas tank had to be patched (05/2010) because it was leaking fuel from a rust spot under one of the support straps. Toyota will replace other compromised parts at the owners full expense. In my opinion they are using the frame replacement to generate part sales and repair business to help defer costs. Nhtsa- please force a more comprehensive recall! !.

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I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra, access cab, 4wd truck with 160,000 +/- miles. I purchased the vehicle used from the original owner who lived in the akron, ohio area. I have noticed significant section loss to frame members, cross members and cab supports. Presently, the frame is completely perforated on the underneath side near the passenger front door. Additionally, the passenger middle cab support has corroded completely off, the front drivers cab support has rusted completely away and the front bumper/impact guard has completely rusted off. I have contacted the dealership and corporate headquarters two separate times. They have responded promptly all three times; however, the issue is still be investigated at the "executive level". Additionally, I have had to replace one of the rear brake lines and the fuel tank strap due to failure from corrosion. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical shape and body is nearly flawless. I have photos available. The frame seems to be most severely deteriorated at the boxed section near the transmission support cross member. Under normal driving conditions (I. E. Not towing/no payload) this would likely be the point in the structure associated with maximum bending. Due to the box design- it is impossible to inspect the total amount of section loss; although, as previously stated the passenger side rail is completely perforated along the underneath side. I can attest that my father has a 2002 Toyota Tundra with no deterioration. It is unclear if Toyota used a different treatment for the later model vehicles. Most alarming to me, is how quickly y the corrosion has progressed. Since last September, the corrosion has progressed from a surface rust appearance into bubbling and complete deterioration.

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I find it interesting that my 2002 Toyota may be recalled due to the spare tire mounting being rusted. I have been very disappointed with this truck since the gas tank the rear differential cover and fuel lines have rusted through. I bought this vehicle due to the Toyota reliability reputation. Would you please review the frequency of rust on these areas and issue what ever recalls appropriate.