Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Toyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 vehicles over battery fire risk By: FOX Business November 02, 2023 at 16:48 PM EDT Toyota Motor announced Wednesday the recall of 1.85 million RAV4 SUVs in the U.S. over fire risks reportedly posed by replacement batteries. Toyota Motor said Wednesday it is recalling 1.85 million RAV4 sport utility vehicles in the United States over fire risks stemming from the installation of replacement batteries.TOYOTA IS USING AI TO DESIGN BETTER CARS FASTERThe recall covers 2013-2018 model year vehicles. Toyota said some replacement 12-volt batteries have smaller top dimensions and if a hold-down clamp was not tightened correctly, the battery could move when the vehicle is driven with forceful turns potentially short-circuiting, increasing the risk of fires.Toyota said dealers will replace the battery hold-down clamp, battery tray, and positive terminal cover with improved ones and will notify customers of the recall schedule by late December. Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Toyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 vehicles over battery fire risk By: FOX Business November 02, 2023 at 16:48 PM EDT Toyota Motor announced Wednesday the recall of 1.85 million RAV4 SUVs in the U.S. over fire risks reportedly posed by replacement batteries. Toyota Motor said Wednesday it is recalling 1.85 million RAV4 sport utility vehicles in the United States over fire risks stemming from the installation of replacement batteries.TOYOTA IS USING AI TO DESIGN BETTER CARS FASTERThe recall covers 2013-2018 model year vehicles. Toyota said some replacement 12-volt batteries have smaller top dimensions and if a hold-down clamp was not tightened correctly, the battery could move when the vehicle is driven with forceful turns potentially short-circuiting, increasing the risk of fires.Toyota said dealers will replace the battery hold-down clamp, battery tray, and positive terminal cover with improved ones and will notify customers of the recall schedule by late December.