Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #23V734000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V734000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2013-2018 rav4 vehicles Includes 1,853,568 affected units, Unsecured Battery May Cause Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2018 rav4 vehicles

Defect 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.

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 in late april 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V734000
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2023-11-01T00:00:00
Subject: Unsecured battery may cause short circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,853,568

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23TB13 / 23TA13
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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 in late april 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0.13

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NHTSA ID: 23V734000
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