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Originally Posted by askmrjesus
I searched for a NTSHA recall number for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma, that related to any frame issues.
Couldn't find one. If you can find one, let me know.
It's obvious that any car maker would seek to limit damages from possible law suits, but in the case of my truck, it seems they were not "forced" by anyone.
Prove me wrong, GM boy. 
JC |
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/08/n...rame-rust-cla/
NHTSA does not produce the recall...Toyota does, but they are pressured by NHTSA to do so. So, the 1.5 times the value was something they most likely did to alleviate consumers from suing becuase they had put more money into the vehicle or had extra equipment added on. Bad press is....well bad press.
Again...it was only when NHTSA investigated the Tundra frame issues that Toyota began to back the Tacomas...but I'm sure there was some pressure.