{"id":2087433,"date":"2023-11-02T00:28:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T04:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toyota-recalls-nearly-1-9-million-rav4s-to-fix-batteries-that-can-move-during-hard-turns-and-cause-fire\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T00:30:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T04:30:12","slug":"toyota-recalls-nearly-1-9-million-rav4s-to-fix-batteries-that-can-move-during-hard-turns-and-cause-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toyota-recalls-nearly-1-9-million-rav4s-to-fix-batteries-that-can-move-during-hard-turns-and-cause-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota recalls 1.9 million RAV4s due to battery movement during turns, posing fire risk."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftoyota-recalls-nearly-1-9-million-rav4s-to-fix-batteries-that-can-move-during-hard-turns-and-cause-fire%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087433&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Toyota Recalls 1.9\u2062 Million \u200bRAV4 SUVs in the US Due to Battery Issue<\/h2>\n<p>In a bid to address a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-bowman-pulling-fire-alarm-may-have-been-worse-than-jan-6\/\" title=\"Trump suggests that Bowman's act of pulling the fire alarm could be considered more severe than the events of January 6th.\">potential fire hazard<\/a>, Toyota announced\u200c on Wednesday that it is recalling \u2062nearly\u2064 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs \u2063in the\u200c United States. The recall\u2062 is aimed at fixing a problem with the batteries that can shift during forceful turns, posing a risk of fire.<\/p>\n<p>The affected RAV4s span the model years 2013 through 2018. According \u200cto \u2063Toyota, certain replacement 12-volt batteries used in these SUVs have \u200dsmaller top dimensions\u2064 than others.\u2063 If the hold-down\u2062 clamp is not\u2063 properly tightened, it could result in\u2062 battery\u200c movement, allowing the\u200b positive terminal to \u200dcome into contact with the clamp and potentially cause a short circuit.<\/p>\n<p>To \u200brectify the \u2064issue,\u2064 Toyota is currently working on a solution. Once the remedy is ready, authorized dealers will replace \u200cthe hold-down \u2063clamp, battery tray,\u2062 and positive \u200dterminal cover with improved components. The\u200c company plans to notify owners of the affected vehicles by late December.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related\u2063 Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/toyota-recalls-751000-highlanders-vehicles-for-bumper-fix-5519780?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Toyota Recalls 751,000 Highlanders Vehicles for Bumper Fix<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/31\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/toyota-recalls-751000-highlanders-vehicles-for-bumper-fix-5519780?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/ev-sceptic-toyota-chairman-says-people-are-finally-waking-up-to-reality-of-electric-vehicles-5517676?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">EV Skeptic Toyota Chairman Says People Are &#8216;Finally&#8217; Waking Up to Reality of \u2064Electric Vehicles<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/ev-sceptic-toyota-chairman-says-people-are-finally-waking-up-to-reality-of-electric-vehicles-5517676?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Toyota has not disclosed whether any fires, crashes, or injuries have resulted from this battery issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">Owners can easily \u2063check if \u200ctheir RAV4s are affected by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls<\/a> and entering their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exec-of-defunct-green-energy-company-gets-6-years-in-prison-for-role-in-billion-dollar-ponzi-scheme\/\" title=\"Exec Of Defunct Green Energy Company Gets 6 Years In Prison For Role In Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme\">vehicle identification number<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 How will Toyota rectify the \u200dissue with the\u200b rear bumper spoilers<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Recalls 751,000 Highlanders \u200cVehicles for\u2064 Bumper \u200dFix<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-semibold text-[#2F2F2F] text-sm sm:text-base\">The recall \u2062aims to address a potential issue with\u2062 the rear bumper spoilers that could detach\u2062 while driving.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<p>          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/toyota-confirms-its-hydrogen-fuel-cell-cars-are-coal-fired-5485151?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Toyota Confirms Its Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Are Coal-Fired<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-semibold text-[#2F2F2F] text-sm sm:text-base\">The automaker has faced criticism \u200bfor its claim that \u200bits Mirai fuel-cell \u200cvehicles\u200d produce zero emissions.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This recall comes after\u2062 numerous \u200dreports \u200bof fires in the RAV4 models sparked by \u2063the battery issue. There have been at \u2063least 11 incidents reported in the US, and around 200 globally.\u2062 Thankfully, \u200dno injuries or fatalities have been \u2064attributed to these\u2063 fires thus far.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota has stated that \u2064it is currently working \u200bon developing a remedy\u2062 for the problem. However, in the\u2064 meantime, the automaker is\u2063 advising owners of \u2062the affected \u200bRAV4s \u200bto remove the battery &#8220;tie-down \u2061fixture&#8221;\u2064 and store\u2064 it\u2060 in their \u200dvehicle&#8217;s trunk. This will \u200chelp\u2062 prevent any potential battery movements that could cause a short circuit.<\/p>\n<p>Once\u2062 the parts \u2063for the remedy are available, registered\u200d\u2064 vehicle owners will \u200bbe notified via \u200dfirst-class mail from\u200b Toyota. The repair \u2064work\u2063 will\u200c be carried out free of charge \u200dat authorized Toyota dealerships.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota is taking this\u200c recall very seriously\u2063 and is committed to rectifying the battery issue as quickly as possible to ensure the safety of its customers. The company has advised RAV4 owners to contact their nearest dealer\u2062 to\u2063 schedule \u200ban\u2063 appointment\u200c for \u200cthe\u2062 remedy as soon as\u200d they receive\u200b notification from Toyota.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Toyota&#8217;s \u200brecall of nearly 1.9 million \u2064RAV4 SUVs in the US is a necessary\u2064 step \u200cto\u200c address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toyota-recalls-nearly-1-9-million-rav4s-to-fix-batteries-that-can-move-during-hard-turns-and-cause-fire\/\" title=\"Toyota recalls 1.9 million RAV4s due to battery movement during turns, posing fire risk.\">potential fire hazard caused<\/a>\u200b by a \u200bbattery issue. By taking proactive measures, such\u200b as \u200bnotifying owners and providing \u2064free repairs, Toyota\u200d is showing its commitment to customer safety. Consumers should \u200censure they\u200d follow the instructions provided by the automaker to prevent any \u200crisks associated with \u2063the battery issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota is recalling 1.9 million RAV4 SUVs in the US due to battery issues. The batteries can shift during sharp turns, posing a fire risk. The recall affects specific models from 2013 to 2018. 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