2018 Toyota RAV4 Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 23V734000
RECALL DATE: 2023-11-02
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.
CONSEQUENCES
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
REMEDY
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NOTES
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