Tundra or Ridgeline
Ridgeline or Tundra I'm probably going to buy this week, but like an idiot I am gravitating back and forth between two totally different vehicles. I keep my vehicles a very long time, so it's a hu...
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CKNSLS wrote:otrfun wrote:CKNSLS wrote:Typically, the NHTSA doesn't get involved unless it's a safety related issue. The defective Tundra AIP's are more of an EPA issue (pollutants released on startup) than a NHTSA issue.The Texan wrote:Texan- If the manufacturer recalled on a voluntary basis the Feds don't get involved. The vehicle had issues-and it involved a pollution control item/at least partially.
Again, I am asking youngone, who made a statement that there is a FEDERAL recall on the AIP for his 2012 Tundra to provide the information showing this FEDERAL recall. Here is the place to start, NHTSA website and I see NOTHING about any recall for the AIP, there or anywhere else.
So please explain to us what's your fascination whether it was a manufacturer based recall or a Federal one. It was a BIG ISSUE EITHER WAY FOR OWNERS WHO WERE AFFECTED! AND big dollars.
Toyota Howl
In addition-If you go down to "Toyo Tech"s post in the comment section-he saying it's not entirely over and later model years could be affected!
Go down to "Dave Waters" post 2 under "Toyo Tech." He had a 2013 affected. THERE IS AN ISSUE!
Of course, if it's your Tundra that goes into "limp" mode while towing a 4 ton trailer on I70, chances are you'll have some very choice comments about whether it's a safety related issue or not--lol!
Doesn't matter-it was a major issue-there is no denying that!
I too read about the AIP issues on the Tundra forums and that had me concerned as it's an expensive fix if out of warranty. From what I recall it involved water getting sucked up into the intake of the pump causing it to fail. This happens apparently if you frequently drive through deep water. Toyota sent a letter to Tundra owners extending the warranty on the AIP's to 200,000 miles to calm the outrage. My '07 has had no problems and I never heard of the "howl".
Having said all that, I would not hesitate to put the F150 or Silverado on my list if I was looking new. They're great trucks too and I would probably get the one I could get the best deal on.
