Toyota recalls 1.9 million RAV4s due to battery movement during turns, posing fire risk.

Toyota Recalls 1.9⁢ Million ​RAV4 SUVs in the US Due to Battery Issue

In a bid to address a potential fire hazard, Toyota announced‌ on Wednesday that it is recalling ⁢nearly⁤ 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs ⁣in the‌ United States. The recall⁢ is aimed at fixing a problem with the batteries that can shift during forceful turns, posing a risk of fire.

The affected RAV4s span the model years 2013 through 2018. According ‌to ⁣Toyota, certain replacement 12-volt batteries used in these SUVs have ‍smaller top dimensions⁤ than others.⁣ If the hold-down⁢ clamp is not⁣ properly tightened, it could result in⁢ battery‌ movement, allowing the​ positive terminal to ‍come into contact with the clamp and potentially cause a short circuit.

To ​rectify the ⁤issue,⁤ Toyota is currently working on a solution. Once the remedy is ready, authorized dealers will replace ‌the hold-down ⁣clamp, battery tray,⁢ and positive ‍terminal cover with improved components. The‌ company plans to notify owners of the affected vehicles by late December.

Toyota has not disclosed whether any fires, crashes, or injuries have resulted from this battery issue.

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