Fire Risk Forces Toyota to issue a safety recall for more than 1.8 million units of RAV4. Affected cars were manufactured between the 2013 and 2018 model years.
The potential hazard is caused by an undersized battery, which could short circuit and potentially cause a fire.
The (NHTSA) has not yet released an official bulletin outlining the details of the recall.
Toyota has confirmed that approximately 1,854,000 units of the RAV4 are affected by the campaign.
The specific build dates of the recalled models have not been provided. however, the recall range specified by Toyota includes the fourth-generation model of the RAV4.
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The vehicles subject to the recall may have been equipped with a replacement 12-volt battery that is smaller in size than intended.
According to Toyota, “If a small top battery is used for replacement and the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly, the battery could move when the vehicle is driven with forceful turns. The movement could cause the positive battery terminal to contact the hold-down clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.” At this time, there have been no reports of any injuries, deaths, or accidents associated with this issue.
Final Fix Yet to be Determined:
Toyota has yet to finalize a fix, however, the plan is to instruct owners return vehicles to an authorized dealer. A qualified technician will then replace the clamp, battery tray, and positive terminal cover to resolve the issue.
Toyota intends to begin notifying owners of the affected crossovers by the end of December 2023. As more details become available, we will provide updates on this matter.
The Fire Risk Forces Toyota to issue a recall affects all markets, it is worth checking your car in Cambodia. We suggest doing a VIN Check online to see if you are affected.