Toyota Rust Door Handle

It seems the culprit is the door handle nut.

Toyota rust door handle.

Like all tsbs this repair is covered under the toyota basic warranty. It seems the culprit is the door handle nut. You may notice that the rust is from deterioration inside the door and water is just flushing the oxidized particulate out at the door handles when it rains snows. The frame in first gen sequoia suvs is not entirely rust proof.

Ghxsport chrome door handle full cover for toyota rav4 2013 2018. If the rust is originating underneath the door handles you will need to remove the inner door panels remove the door handles and assess the extent of damage that has been done. Part number for the door handle nut is 90179 05118 one per door. Toyota agreed to extend the rust perforation warranty and fix the undercarriage on some affected sequoia vehicles for free.

The tsb t sb 0181 12 covers all 2005 2012 toyota tacoma trucks that have rust under the door handle. 4 5 out of 5 stars 2. Like all tsbs this repair is covered under the toyota basic warranty. Replacing that nut will take care of this issue.

Only 3 left in stock order soon. Just called the toyota dealer and got the part number off of technical service bulliten sb0181 12. 2001 2017 toyota sequoia tsbs. Replacing that nut will take care of this issue.

The tsb t sb 0181 12 covers all 2005 2012 toyota tacoma trucks that have rust under the door handle. It s designed in such a way that allows moisture to get in and cause severe rust on the frame and undercarriage. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36 000 miles whichever occurs first from the vehicle s in service date.