NHTSA Recall 80V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V045000; Date: Apr. 11, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Toyota Celica; 1980 Toyota Corolla; 1980 Toyota Corona; 1980 Toyota Toyota Truck
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 98,493
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the engine alternator pulleys on the involved vehicles without charge to owners.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 1980
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