ZH6-Toyota POL17
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Warranty policy bulletin: toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (cold climate states) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle
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DISTRIBUTE TO: Service Manager Warranty Administrator Warranty Policy Bulletin No.: POL17-09 Date: 07/17/2017 Page: 1 of 6 REVISED 08/29/2017 SUBJECT: WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ZH6): WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR FRAME CORROSION ON CERTAIN 2005-2010 MY TACOMA VEHICLES Background Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle’s frame. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 – 2010 Toyota Tacoma vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved. This class action settlement includes inspection of the customer’s frame, and if the frames meet or exceed the Rust Perforation Standard based on the Courtordered inspection criteria, the frame will be replaced at no cost to the customer. Toyota is currently preparing parts for frame replacement. This settlement will also include CRC (Corrosion Resistant Compound) application. Toyota is currently preparing parts for CRC application process. Once available, CRC application will be covered under a separate Limited Service Campaign (LSC), and will only be available for vehicles registered in the Cold Climate States1 that pass frame inspection criteria, and did not: • • Previously have the frame replaced and/or: Previously had the frame sprayed with CRC under any previous campaign Activity Estimated Launch Timing Notes Frame Inspection Available Frame Replacement Available Customer Reimbursement Available Frame CRC Application Available As Necessary Upon meeting or exceeding the Rust Perforation Standard based on Court-ordered inspection criteria Through Settlement Administrator, see www.toyotaframesettlement.com Only for vehicles that do not meet or exceed the Rust Perforation Standard based on Court-ordered inspection criteria; only for cold-climate states1; under LSC H0F; expires May 20, 2019 1 – District of Columbia (DC), CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI, and WV. Toyota Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-09 07/17/17 REVISED 08/29/17 2 of 6 Applicability This Warranty Enhancement Program provides enhanced coverage to the vehicle’s “New Vehicle Limited Warranty” as it applies to frame corrosion. The specific condition covered by this program is rust that satisfies the Rust Perforation Standard as per the Settlement Agreement. This Warranty is applicable for the latter of 12 years from the Date of First Use (DOFU) or 1 year from the date of final approval (5/21/2017). If a customer believes their vehicle has been operated in cold climate regions of the United States where high road salt is frequently used and/or a customer is concerned that their vehicle’s frame has more-than-normal corrosion, Toyota dealerships are requested to inspect the vehicle’s frame for corrosion using the Court-ordered Frame Inspection and Replacement Protocol. Based upon the results of the inspection, dealerships are requested to do one of the following at no charge to the vehicle owner: • • • For warm climate states, if the vehicle’s frame passes Toyota’s inspection, no further action is required. For Cold Climate States (District of Columbia (DC), CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI, and WV), if the vehicle’s frame passes Toyota’s inspection, the vehicle may be eligible to have Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) protection applied. This will be applied under a separate Limited Service Campaign (LSC). For all states and territories, if the vehicle’s frame meets or exceeds the standard for frame replacement, the frame will be replaced at no charge to the customer. Verify VIN applicability for this Warranty Enhancement by checking TIS before completing any repairs. Direct marketing of this Warranty Enhancement is strictly prohibited pursuant to the Toyota Warranty Policy 5.21, “Warranty Solicitation.” Non-compliance of this policy may result in a claim debit. *This Warranty Enhancement Program is subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement and conditions set forth in the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The WEP does not apply to vehicles that have flood damaged titles or vehicles that were sent to a salvage yard, junkyard, wreckage facility or similar entity. Please ensure this electronic bulletin is printed and distributed to those designated as well as any other appropriate personnel. Toyota Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-09 07/17/17 REVISED 08/29/17 3 of 6 Covered Vehicles Not all vehicles are covered by this warranty enhancement. Verify VIN applicability for this warranty enhancement by checking TIS before completing any repairs. Technician Training Requirements The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to Toyota. All dealership technicians performing this repair are required to successfully complete the most current version of the E-Learning course “Safety Recall and Service Campaign Essentials”. To ensure that all vehicles have the repair performed correctly; technicians performing this repair are required to currently hold at least one of the following certification levels: • • • • Certified Technician (any specialty) Expert Technician (any specialty) Master Technician Master Diagnostic Technician Final repair must be signed off and validated by a MDT, Shop Foreman, or Service Manager using the Frame Replacement Inspection Form. Claims for repairs that were performed by non-qualified technicians are subject to debit. Remedy Procedures To assist dealers in determining the correct part number(s) to order, a website has been set up to look up part numbers by VIN. Please go to http://toyotaframe-parts-lookup.imagespm.info. Select the appropriate campaign/vehicle, enter the VIN, and the correct part numbers to order will be displayed. The website is for part(s) application reference only and won’t order the parts, confirm campaign completion status, or confirm campaign applicability. • • • The parts will need to be ordered through the Dealer Daily Parts System. ETAs for the parts will be available via the normal system. Frame ETAs will be made available on the Dealer Daily website, in the MAC reference area. Note: When first logging in; enter your dealer code and the default password; XXXXX. Upon logging in the website will ask for you to reset the password and provide an email address. Please ensure this electronic bulletin is printed and distributed to those designated as well as any other appropriate personnel. Toyota Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-09 07/17/17 REVISED 08/29/17 4 of 6 Claim Submission Claim Type Repair Program Opcode Description Labor Time GHG17A 2005-2008 MY Frame Inspection – No Significant Perforation Found 0.5 hr./vehicle ZH6404 2005-2008 MY Frame Inspection – Qualifying Perforation Found – Awaiting Frame Replacement 0.5 hr./vehicle GHG19A 2009-2010 MY Frame Inspection – No Significant Perforation Found 0.5 hr./vehicle ZH6213 2009-2010 MY Frame Inspection – Qualifying Perforation Found – Awaiting Frame Replacement 0.5 hr./vehicle GHG17B 2005-2008 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Dealer) 39.5 hr./vehicles GHG17C 2005-2008 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Dealer) 41.1 hr./vehicle GHG17D 2005-2008 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Sublet) 0.5 hr./vehicle GHG17E 2005-2008 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Sublet) 0.5 hr./vehicle GHG17F 2005-2008 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Dealer) 39.0 hr./vehicle GHG17G 2005-2008 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Dealer) 40.6 hr./vehicle GHG17H 2005-2008 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Sublet) 0.0 hr./vehicle GHG17J 2005-2008 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Sublet) 0.0 hr./vehicle GHG19B 2009-2010 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Dealer) 39.5 hr./vehicles GHG19C 2009-2010 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Dealer) 41.1 hr./vehicle GHG19D 2009-2010 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Sublet) 0.5 hr./vehicle GHG19E 2009-2010 MY Frame Inspection + Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Sublet) 0.5 hr./vehicle GHG19F 2009-2010 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Dealer) 39.0 hr./vehicle GHG19G 2009-2010 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Dealer) 40.6 hr./vehicle Please ensure this electronic bulletin is printed and distributed to those designated as well as any other appropriate personnel. Toyota Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-09 07/17/17 REVISED 08/29/17 5 of 6 Claim Submission (Continued) Claim Type Repair Program Opcode Description Labor Time GHG19H 2009-2010 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 2WD (Sublet) 0.0 hr./vehicle GHG19J 2009-2010 Replace Frame and Install Body Plugs – 4WD (Sublet) 0.0 hr./vehicle Note: If the vehicle is still under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, submit the repair as a Regular warranty claim. No OFP is required on the claim. • • • • Sublet: The sublet cost for op codes GHG17D/19D, GHG17E/19E, GHG17H/9H, and GHG17J/19J (Replace Frame by a Sublet shop) should be claimed under sublet type YF using the following formula: o GHG17D/19D and GHG17G/19H = Maximum 38.2 Hours X Dealer Hourly Rate o GHG17E/19E and GHG17J/19J = Maximum 39.8 Hours X Dealer Hourly Rate The transportation cost of frame between dealer and outside repair shop will be reimbursed for the maximum cost US $50.00 under the sublet cost column for the Op. No. GHG17D/19D, GHG17E/19E, GHG17H/19H and GHG17J/19J with Sublet Type YC. The transportation cost of vehicle between dealer and outside repair shop will be reimbursed for the maximum cost US $250.00 under the sublet cost column for the Op. No. GHG17D/19D, GHG17E/19E, GHG17H/19H and GHG17J/19J with Sublet Type YG. ONE TIME COST: The cost for covering frames (if kept outdoors) will be reimbursed under op code GHG17Q (2005-2008 Tacoma) GHG19Q (2009-2010 Tacoma), up to $100.00. Please ensure this electronic bulletin is printed and distributed to those designated as well as any other appropriate personnel. Toyota Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-09 07/17/17 REVISED 08/29/17 6 of 6 Rental Due to parts procurement limitations, for vehicles that do not pass the Toyota inspection criteria, rental vehicles will be made available for up to 60 days (maximum $60 per day) if the vehicle is required to remain at the Toyota Dealer overnight. In appropriate circumstances, where a customer desires a similar vehicle, please make an effort to accommodate their request. Claim Type Opcode GHG18A Description 2005-2008 MY Vehicle Rental 1-30 Days GHG18B* 2005-2008 MY Vehicle Rental 31-60 Days GHG20A 2009-2010 MY Vehicle Rental 1-30 Days GHG20B* 2009-2010 MY Vehicle Rental 31-60 Days Repair Program Sublet Type RT * DSPM Authorization is required for rentals greater than 31 days. Customer-Paid Repairs or Replacement of Components Customers who previously paid for the replacement of a frame, prior to January 3, 2017, are required to submit a claim to the settlement administrator by July 20, 2017 (60 days after final court approval) for reimbursement consideration by the Court-appointed Settlement Claims Administrator. Those customers who are eligible for reimbursement will be provided a check by the settlement administrator. If customers have questions regarding the status of their reimbursement requests, please have them contact the settlement administrator at 1-800-481-7948. Please ensure this electronic bulletin is printed and distributed to those designated as well as any other appropriate personnel.