Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 80V-045 · Toyota vehicles
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 80V-045 covers 98,493 Toyota vehicles for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO A FAULTY PRESS DIE USED IN MANUFACTURING ALTERNATOR PULLEYS, PULLEYS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THE BATTERY WOULD THEN BE CONSTANTLY DRAINED WITHOUT RECHARGING.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR PULLEYS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2OR AND 3TC ENGINES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATOR PULLEY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE WOULD EVENTUALLY BE RENDERED INOPERABLE BYDRAINING OF THE BATTERY AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF TRAFFIC, AN ACCIDENT COOULDRESULT. ALSO, BROKEN PULLEY PARTS MAY SCATTER AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AT THETIME OF FAILURE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1979 to February 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.