Dhiller617

Hi, My name is Dave, I am new to this forum....just joined today. I am a 4Runner owner and fan myself. I've owned 3 so far. Just wanted to make everyone aware, that I too have been plagued by the notorious rust issues that has been found on the 3RD Gen 4Runners. I created a community page on Facebook, hopefully to try and aid us 3RD Gen 4Runner owners who still love their vehicles, but the frame is rotting before our eyes. Like I said, I've owned a few and can't count how many patched welds I have performed. It's tiring to keep up with. Ultimately, it's unsafe and Toyota Motor Sales needs to address the issue.
I am pleased to try and help the 3RD Generation Toyota 4Runner owners, including myself to obtain resolution to this problem. Would you be so kind as to share this with your community and network? Toyota Motor Sales has been made ware of this unsafe ongoing issue and are hoping that it ultimately just goes away.
I have very recently notified up to 16 key executives at Toyota personally as well as 12 key employees at the NHTSA, DOT, and EPA. I will let you all know what the outcome is when I receive a response.
In the mean time, please visit the links I have provided below. I have short-linked our Facebook Community Page as well as the link to the NHTSA "File a Complaint" form. Please like and share the Facebook page and take the 3-5 minutes to fill out a NHTSA form.

http://bit.ly/Facebook_4Runner_Frame_Recall
http://bit.ly/NHTSA_Safety_Complaint_Form
Let's proactively pursue resolution to this issue.
Thank you very much.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Why go after Toyota to fix a problem caused by the Federal and State use of Liquid Brine??

Frames are easy and cheap to repair compared to the brake and fuel lines .

Dhiller617

I understand what you are saying. But, not all states, and municipalities use brine. The Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia frame recall campaigns when conducted, all frame kits came with new brake lines, fuel lines, mounts, clips and bolts. It was literally an all inclusive frame kit.

2Whlin

I have a 3rd Gen, where is the frame failing? Mine seems just fine?

Dhiller617

Inner frame rail beginning at the rear passenger door proceeding back throughout the control arm mount and down towards the rear tire carrier. If you Google Image 4Runner frame rust, there is a wealth of images of the rust that is found on most all comparable 4Runners from the 98-02 year range.