SCA Community|Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns and cause a fire

2025-05-03 10:32:15source:Christopher Caldwellcategory:My

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota said Wednesday it is SCA Communityrecalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

The recall covers certain RAV4s from the 2013 through 2018 model years. Toyota said in a statement that some replacement 12-volt batteries used in the SUVs have smaller top dimensions than others. If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, the company said.

Toyota said it is still preparing a fix. When the remedy is ready, dealers will replace the hold-down clamp, battery tray and positive terminal cover with improved ones. The company said it will notify owners by late December.

Toyota not say in its statement whether the problem has caused any fires or injuries. A message was left seeking comment from a company spokesman.

Owners can check to see if their RAV4s are involved by going to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering their vehicle identification number.

More:My

Recommend

NCAA President Charlie Baker would be 'shocked' if women's tournament revenue units isn't passed

NCAA President Charlie Baker and a member of the Division I Board of Directors said Wednesday they f

RHOC Alum Lauri Peterson's Son Josh Waring Died Amid Addiction Battle, His Sister Says

More details about the death of the Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lauri Peterson's son Josh

Purdue's Matt Painter has been one of best coaches of his generation win or lose vs. UConn

GLENDALE, Ariz. — On the night of his most public, humiliating failure as a college coach, Purdue co