Toyota Tundra Recall Extended: 2000-03 Models Included
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Toyota recently issued a recall for its Tundra trucks, affecting models from 2000 to 2001; this has now been extended to include 2000 through to 2003 models. Only certain models are included and those that operate in colder climates.
The reason for this is because they could be prone to corrosion on the frame rear cross-member, due to the high road salt being used on the roads. The Toyota Tundra recall has now been increased to include 110,000 vehicles. This is a safety concern, one that needs to be fixed.
In some cases, the spare wheel can become separated from the bottom of the vehicle, this could then lead to a crash as you or another vehicle could hit the runaway wheel. Corrosion could also happen on the rear-cross member, this could have an affect on the braking system.
The extended recall will begin on December 9 and will go on until early 2010. Those who own one of the affected vehicles will be informed by letter of the recall, they will then take their car to their local Toyota dealer. The dealer will then carry out the necessary repairs for free.
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I bought one of the first Tundras, a 2000. 2 weeks new it refused to start. CD player could play only one disc before getting hot and skipping.Got mad and let 2 CD’s play while skipping and unit started smoking.Faceplate was too hot to touch. Steering locked up at 1 month new twice. 2 months new brakes shook vehicle so bad I was afraid to drive it. Its almost impossible to get tires to not shake at highway speed. I get them road forced balanced and still have shake. Tried goodyear,goodrich,michelin,kumho,dunlop. The best is Michelin. Many owners have had problems with these trucks.Toyota treats you like an idiot when you complain. The dealers seem to be instructed to tell you they see or hear nothing wrong. At some point I gave up complaining.Even their corporate office would shine me on.Since I bought my truck in Illinois and now live in Tennessee, I bet they wont replace the tire holder.Maybe a few lawsuits is what they need. I am not a Toyota hater.This is my 6th toyota.I have noticed Toyota’s quality is getting worse every year.
They suckered you in six times?