Recalls

Recall 243673

  • USA Recall: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    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.

    Corrective Action:
    Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 8, 2023. remedy parts are anticipated by june 2024. owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's numbers for this recall are 23tb13 and 23ta13.

    Additional 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.

    • Affected Vehicles

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