2000-2003 Tundra Owners Could Be Eligible for Frame Replacement

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Toyota has extended the warranty for 2000-2003 Tundras with prematurely rusting frames, and owners could be eligible for a frame replacement worth more than $10,000, according to a letter sent to dealers.

This addresses the recall Toyota issued for 2000-2003 model year Tundras earlier this year. While all of the pickup trucks are eligible regardless of their geographic location, dealers will only replace the frame if holes due to rust can be found. Put simply, the frame must have holes larger than 10 mm in diameter (about the width of a marble). For those vehicles, Toyota will replace the frame and offer a rental vehicle during the process.

There’s no mileage limit for the replacement, but obviously the vehicle must be operational. Trucks with major damage, non-working powertrains or salvage vehicles will not qualify.

Keep in mind, this program is in addition to last year’s Tundra recall that addressed rusting rear-cross members. It will be available to Tundra owners until April 2012.

Toyota Steps Up for 2000-2003 Tundra Owners (Tundra Headquarters)