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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Toyota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V045000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.