Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V734000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1,853,568 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V734000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 01, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V734000 |
| Units affected: | 1,853,568 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
- 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.