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Automotive · Japan · 2025-01-22

Origin: 日本

Toyota auto's alternator clutch pulley has insufficient durability against engine vibration

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-22
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Models affected	Alphard, Vellfire
Units affected	434520
Defect	① Regarding the clutch pulley of the alternator (generator), due to insufficient consideration of durability against engine vibration, if prolonged idling or driving at specific engine speeds is repeated, the clutch inside the pulley may wear out and break. This may cause abnormal noise and the illumination of the charging warning light, and if use is continued in this condition, in the worst case, the engine may stall while driving. ② Regarding the hood molding, due to insufficient consideration of the mounting structure, the molding may deform due to temperature changes, and repeated stress…
Component	① Electrical system (alternator (generator)) ② Body (hood molding)
Remedy	① For all vehicles, inspect the shape of the alternator pulley, and if applicable, replace it with an improved part. ② For all vehicles, add a reinforcing plate to the hood molding. Depending on some specifications or the damage condition of the molding, it will be replaced with an improved part (molding with a reinforcing plate added).
Recall number	5602
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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