Toyota is telling owners of over 1.8 million RAV4 vehicles made between 2013 and 2018 to bring them back to the company. They’re doing this because there’s a problem with the batteries that were put in as replacements. These batteries are not the right size, so they might move around and cause a fire if the car turns sharply. Toyota wants to fix this issue to make sure everyone is safe.
If a smaller battery is put in the car and it’s not secured properly, it might move when the car takes sharp turns. This could make the positive part of the battery touch something it’s not supposed to, which could cause a short circuit and potentially start a fire. Toyota wants to fix this to keep everyone safe.
Toyota is figuring out a solution to the battery problem. They will replace some parts in the car for free, including the clamp that holds down the battery, the tray the battery sits on, and a cover for the positive part of the battery. They will let owners know about this in December. This is to make sure everyone is safe and the cars are fixed properly.
If you have one of the cars that might be affected, you can go to the Toyota website or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. You can type in your car’s information like its number or license plate, and they will let you know if your car needs to be fixed. This way, you can make sure your car is safe.
SOURCE:CNN