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Structure
09/01/2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC THEN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
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Suspension, fuel System, Gasoline
06/18/2012
VEHICLE FUEL LINES HAD RUSTED AND LEAKED GASOLINE NECESSITATING REPLACEMENT APPROX 1 YEAR AGO. CURRENTLY, AS OF 06/18/2012, THERE IS "EXCESSIVE RUST FOR MILES AND AGE OF CAR" (ON ENTIRE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PER MECHANIC EXAM). THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE HOLES CAUSED BY RUST THAT COULD AFFECT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS IS SIMILAR TO RECALL OF SAME VINTAGE TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCKS. *TR
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Suspension
01/06/2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME AND SUSPENSION WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC THEN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND INQUIRE ABOUT POSSIBLE RECALLS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES ADDRESSING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT ALL REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
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Fuel System, Gasoline
01/25/2011
FULL LINE RUSTED AND LEAKED GASOLINE OVER DRIVEWAY. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF FUEL LINES,BRACKETS,GASKETS AND FUEL TUBE. FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REMOVED . ENTIRE PROBLEM CAUSED BY RUST. DAMAGE DUE TO GAS LEAKAGE ON MACADAM DRIVEWAY. *TR
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Fuel System, Gasoline
03/12/2010
GAS LEAKING FROM FUEL LINE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, OUT SIDE OF THE GAS TANK. ALSO GAS TANK HAD A LEAK FROM VIBRATION OR RUBBING ON GAS TANK STRAPS. IT WILL STILL LEAK WHEN FILLED PAST A 1/2 TANK. TO FIX THE ABOVE FUEL LINE LEAK THE METAL LINES WERE CUT AND REPLACED WITH HIGH PRESSURE RUBBER FUEL HOSE. THE GAS TANK LEAK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR
