frame recall

[MJCIII]

Hi,
Has anyone heard of a frame recall on the 2018 4runner. Im in new england and have heard they are having an issue again with frames rotting again. any info would be helpful
thanks

 

[hoppyjr]

I heard about that issue with Tacomas, but not 4Runners.

 

[Humble Leader]

I have not heard of anything for the 5th gen 4runner. IMO we pay too much for these vehicles, and any vehicle for that matter, nowadays - it's unacceptable that in the typical north american climate, wherever you are, that your frame has rust issues before 20 years of age

 

[02SE]

The frame recall was for vehicles (Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia) made with frames improperly made by Dana Corp, here in the USA or Mexico.

Toyota won a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Dana Corp, and replaced a lot of improperly made frames.

The 4Runner has always been built in Japan, and never used an improperly made Dana Corp frame.

Even frames that are made to spec, can eventually corrode and fail, if used and sufficiently neglected in a highly corrosive environment.

If you drive in a highly corrosive environment, wash the salt off frequently, as is stated in every Owners Manual I've ever had. Or you'll eventually have a rotted-out vehicle.

Living in a highly corrosive environment myself, and having worked on all makes and models, I saw all brands rotted to scrap, due to neglect.

 

[FoxtrotRomeo]

Frame rust was a common complaint when I was on the FJ Cruiser forums - they too are made in Japan. Some posted pics were absolutely horrible on relatively young vehicles.

I agree that maintenance is key to minimizing the impact - but, in the 21st century, IMO, frame rust should be a (almost) non-issue.