NHTSA Recall 23V734000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V734000; Date: Nov. 1, 2023
a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Toyota RAV4; 2014 Toyota RAV4; 2015 Toyota RAV4; 2016 Toyota RAV4; 2017 Toyota RAV4; 2018 Toyota RAV4
Component: Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 1,853,568
Recall Summary:
toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 rav4 vehicles. certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 17, 2023. owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are 23tb13 and 23ta13.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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