Bent Rear Tailgate Tsb!

seinfeldfour · 05-02-2007, 10:58 AM

Toyota has released a TSB for the weak tailgates. The TSB # is BO004-07. The bulletin adds two reinforcing bars under the top edge of the tailgate.

tcook · 05-02-2007, 11:08 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but what is a TSB??

Phi Kai · 05-02-2007, 11:10 AM

Technical Service Bulletin...it tells the maintenance people what to fix and how to do it for problems that are recurring amongst many owners...

generally speaking though most dealers want you to at least show some sign of the problem for them to do the work...and you have to be in warranty...however sometimes you can go in and just tell them to do it

05 r1racer · 05-02-2007, 11:13 AM

TSB is recalls and it does not matter if your warrenty expired.

Phi Kai · 05-02-2007, 11:15 AM

they are not recalls...they are not issued by the governemt for safety, they are issued by toyota as a guide and response to issues that happen frequently

big chris · 05-02-2007, 11:17 AM

What took them so Damn long!!!!!! I bent one tailgate and spent $315 to reinforce the new one.

tcook · 05-02-2007, 11:22 AM

Thanks. I just bought my truck last month, so if I take it in, they should add the reinforcing bars?

Phi Kai · 05-02-2007, 11:23 AM

well until we see the TSB we won't know which VIN#s it applies too. Hopefully your dealer will do, I'd imagine on this one you don't have to come in with a bent tailgate to get it reinforced...

Slergio · 05-02-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phi Kai

Technical Service Bulletin...it tells the maintenance people what to fix and how to do it for problems that are recurring amongst many owners...

generally speaking though most dealers want you to at least show some sign of the problem for them to do the work...and you have to be in warranty...however sometimes you can go in and just tell them to do it

Say I take the 07 taco in for an oil change, do I have to show signs of a problem (like a dented tailgate) or ask them to do the tsb? Do they not do it on their own?

tcook · 05-02-2007, 11:26 AM

Thanks Phi Kai

Phi Kai · 05-02-2007, 11:26 AM

Why would they do it on their own...it costs them money to do the work...you generally have to know about it and say something...sometimes you can bring the TSB in and say hey i want this done, just depends on your dealer

Dcaplan · 05-02-2007, 11:44 AM

Has anyone gotten anywhere with this in Canada? Toyota Canada has no record of it yet.

HawkFanatic · 05-02-2007, 11:53 AM

Anybody know when these changes would take place in new production vehicles?
Like how would I tell if a new truck on the lot had the reinforcements done?

NCTACO64 · 05-02-2007, 11:57 AM

I am a new member but I have been reading here for several months. I am waiting to pull the trigger on an '08 order in August for a 4X4 TRD Sport DC LB. Usually when a TSB is issued, don't they typically implement a fix on the new production trucks as well so that this would be fixed on all new trucks beyond a certain VIN #?

nomad · 05-02-2007, 11:58 AM

I just called my local service department about it. The guy said 1) this is new to him... it came out April 30th; 2) they would have to send it to their body shop for the work; 3) the TSB showed no VIN range so it applies to all '05-'07's; 4) he didn't think they would be able to do it unless the tailgate was brought in with some sort of damage...

So, according to that train of thought, I'll have to damage the tailgate first (not on purpose of course) and then bring it in. Not only does that mean that they'll then have to do the TSB, but they'll have to repair/ replace the tailgate on top of that. The guy didn't seem to buy my explanation that the TSB was a PREVENTATIVE measure.

I left a message for his Service Manager and am waiting for a call back from him. We'll see where this goes. If anyone else has any luck with their dealership, please let us know.

05-02-2007, 10:58 AM	#1
seinfeldfour New TN User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA. Posts: 16 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Bent Rear Tailgate Tsb! Toyota has released a TSB for the weak tailgates. The TSB # is BO004-07. The bulletin adds two reinforcing bars under the top edge of the tailgate.

05-02-2007, 11:10 AM	#3
Phi Kai ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: O-Town, FL Posts: 755 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 2 reviews	Technical Service Bulletin...it tells the maintenance people what to fix and how to do it for problems that are recurring amongst many owners... generally speaking though most dealers want you to at least show some sign of the problem for them to do the work...and you have to be in warranty...however sometimes you can go in and just tell them to do it __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4: Custom Painted TRD Off-Road Wheels, Undercover Bed Cover, Flowmaster Delta 40 Muffler, Pioneer Avic D1, MA Audio 10" Sub and Amp

05-02-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
05 r1racer Official TN Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 212 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews	TSB is recalls and it does not matter if your warrenty expired. __________________ 07 Prerunner TRD Off Road Speedway Blue DC - 2/13/07

05-02-2007, 11:15 AM	#5
Phi Kai ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: O-Town, FL Posts: 755 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 2 reviews	they are not recalls...they are not issued by the governemt for safety, they are issued by toyota as a guide and response to issues that happen frequently __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4: Custom Painted TRD Off-Road Wheels, Undercover Bed Cover, Flowmaster Delta 40 Muffler, Pioneer Avic D1, MA Audio 10" Sub and Amp

05-02-2007, 11:23 AM	#8
Phi Kai ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: O-Town, FL Posts: 755 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 2 reviews	well until we see the TSB we won't know which VIN#s it applies too. Hopefully your dealer will do, I'd imagine on this one you don't have to come in with a bent tailgate to get it reinforced... __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4: Custom Painted TRD Off-Road Wheels, Undercover Bed Cover, Flowmaster Delta 40 Muffler, Pioneer Avic D1, MA Audio 10" Sub and Amp

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05-02-2007, 11:08 AM	#2
tcook New Tacoma owner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 161 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Excuse my ignorance, but what is a TSB??

05-02-2007, 11:17 AM	#6
big chris Official TN Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC Posts: 145 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	What took them so Damn long!!!!!! I bent one tailgate and spent $315 to reinforce the new one.

05-02-2007, 11:22 AM	#7
tcook New Tacoma owner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 161 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Thanks. I just bought my truck last month, so if I take it in, they should add the reinforcing bars?

05-02-2007, 11:26 AM	#10
tcook New Tacoma owner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 161 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Thanks Phi Kai

05-02-2007, 11:44 AM	#12
Dcaplan Powder Seeker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Guelph, ON Posts: 213 Gameroom cash: $1700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews	Has anyone gotten anywhere with this in Canada? Toyota Canada has no record of it yet. __________________ 2008 TRD Sport Double Cab 4x4 - Pearl Black

05-02-2007, 11:53 AM	#13
HawkFanatic New TN User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.KY Posts: 21 Gameroom cash: $2500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Anybody know when these changes would take place in new production vehicles? Like how would I tell if a new truck on the lot had the reinforcements done?

05-02-2007, 11:57 AM	#14
NCTACO64 New TN User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kville NC Posts: 14 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Tailgate Fix I am a new member but I have been reading here for several months. I am waiting to pull the trigger on an '08 order in August for a 4X4 TRD Sport DC LB. Usually when a TSB is issued, don't they typically implement a fix on the new production trucks as well so that this would be fixed on all new trucks beyond a certain VIN #?

05-02-2007, 11:58 AM	#15
nomad HANG UP AND DRIVE!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Old North State Posts: 933 Gameroom cash: $13250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews	I just called my local service department about it. The guy said 1) this is new to him... it came out April 30th; 2) they would have to send it to their body shop for the work; 3) the TSB showed no VIN range so it applies to all '05-'07's; 4) he didn't think they would be able to do it unless the tailgate was brought in with some sort of damage... So, according to that train of thought, I'll have to damage the tailgate first (not on purpose of course) and then bring it in. Not only does that mean that they'll then have to do the TSB, but they'll have to repair/ replace the tailgate on top of that. The guy didn't seem to buy my explanation that the TSB was a PREVENTATIVE measure. I left a message for his Service Manager and am waiting for a call back from him. We'll see where this goes. If anyone else has any luck with their dealership, please let us know.

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