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Recall campaign80V045000

Recall 80V045000: 1980 Toyota Celica and 3 other models

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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.

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.