Recall 80V045000: 1980 Toyota Celica and 3 other models
- Report received
- Apr 11, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Toyota motor co., ltd.
- Potentially affected
- 98,493vehicles
- Model years
- 1980
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the engine alternator pulleys on the involved vehicles without charge to owners.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Toyota Celica2 complaints
- 1980 Toyota Corolla2 complaints
- 1980 Toyota Corona0 complaints
- 1980 Toyota Toyota Truck0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.