{"id":2088064,"date":"2023-11-02T14:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T18:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toyota-recalls-almost-1-9m-rav4s-to-fix-batteries\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T14:05:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T18:05:59","slug":"toyota-recalls-almost-1-9m-rav4s-to-fix-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toyota-recalls-almost-1-9m-rav4s-to-fix-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota recalls 1.9M RAV4s for battery repairs."},"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\">14<\/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-almost-1-9m-rav4s-to-fix-batteries%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=2088064&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--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toyota unveils the\u2063 2019 Toyota RAV4 at the New York \u200dInternational Auto Show, March 28, 2018 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New \u200bYork\u200b City. (Photo by Drew Angerer\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/elizabeth-volberding\">Elizabeth Volberding<br \/><\/a>11:00 AM \u2013 Thursday, November 2, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>Toyota has announced a recall of nearly 1.9 million RAV4 \u2063SUVs in the United States due to a battery issue that could potentially cause a fire during\u200d hard turns.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, Toyota announced a recall of nearly 1.9 million \u2062RAV4 SUVs to address a problem with 12-volt batteries that have smaller\u200d top measurements.<\/p>\n<p>This recall specifically affects \u200bcertain 2013-2018 models.<\/p>\n<p>The issue arises when the hold-down\u200b clamp is not properly secured and the vehicle is driven with sharp turns, causing \u200dthe battery to \u200dpotentially move and create \u2062a fire hazard.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota\u2062 is actively working on a solution\u200c and plans to provide free replacements of the hold-down clamp, battery\u200c compartment, and positive terminal cover to affected owners.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of 2023, Toyota aims to have resolved the \u200dissue and will notify customers about \u2062the available replacements.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cSome replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for the subject vehicles have smaller top dimensions than others. If \u200ba small-top\u2063 battery is used for \u200creplacement and the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly, the \u200dbattery could move \u200cwhen the vehicle is \u200ddriven with forceful turns,\u201d Toyota announced. \u201cThe movement could \u200ccause the positive battery\u2064 terminal\u2062 to contact the hold-down clamp and short circuit.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Toyota has not reported any fires, \u200bcrashes,\u200b or injuries resulting from\u200b this specific\u200b problem.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of the affected vehicles can check the\u2064 Toyota website or the National Highway \u200cTraffic Safety Administration website for recalls by entering their car information number or\u200c license plate number.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! \u200dSubscribe to\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toyota-recalls-almost-1-9m-rav4s-to-fix-batteries\/\" title=\"Toyota recalls 1.9M RAV4s for battery repairs.\">receive breaking \u2064news\u2063 blasts \u2062directly<\/a> to your inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">Subscribe here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this\u200c post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>World\u200d leaders agree to work together at the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/world-leaders-pledge-to-tackle-artificial-intelligence-risks-at-u-k-summit\/\" title=\"World leaders vow to address AI risks at U.K. summit.\">international artificial intelligence safety summit<\/a> in Britain. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Lt. Col. Darin Gaub (Ret.)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Brad Wells<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Leo Hohmann<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>PayPal added nearly $4 billion to its market \u2062value after a pledge\u200c to turn \u201cleaner\u201d fired up investors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>China\u2019s most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/early-explosion-moves-rangers-to-verge-of-world-series-title\/\" title=\"Rangers' early blast puts them on brink of World Series triumph.\">popular \u2064social media platforms announced<\/a> that \u201cself-media\u201d \u2063accounts with more than 500,000 followers will be asked to display real-name \u200cinformation<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Intel rose more than \u200d9% on \u200cFriday and sparked a jump in chip stocks after the personal computer market was rebounding from its quarters-long slump.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Amazon.com rose 7%\u2063 on Friday as it aims \u2064for a larger share of the booming artificial intelligence market in a\u2064 race with Microsoft.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \u200drnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 What steps\u2063 should owners take if their affected vehicle is included in\u200c the recall<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rt-circuit, creating a potential fire hazard.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Toyota is urging affected owners to \u2062take \u2064their vehicles \u200bto \u2064a Toyota \u200bdealership to have the necessary repairs done. The dealership will \u200binspect the battery, hold-down clamp, and positive terminal cover, and\u2064 if needed, replace them free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>It is important\u2063 for owners to take this recall seriously and address the issue as soon\u2064 as possible. \u2064While not all vehicles are affected, it\u200b is better to be safe than sorry \u2062when\u200c it comes to potential fire hazards.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200crecall comes as Toyota continues to prioritize customer safety. The company is committed to addressing any potential issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure the safety of its customers.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a Toyota RAV4 SUV from\u200b the affected\u2062 model years and are unsure \u200cif your vehicle is\u200b included in\u2063 the recall, you can check by\u200c visiting Toyota\u2019s recall\u200c website and\u200c entering your vehicle identification number \u2062(VIN). The website will provide you with all relevant information and instructions on what to do next.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota has also set up a recall \u200chotline for\u2062 customers\u2062 to call if they have any \u2062questions or \u200bconcerns. The hotline number is 1-800-331-4331.<\/p>\n<p>As always, it is \u200dcrucial to stay informed and take \u2062appropriate action \u2064when\u200b a recall is announced. \u2063Ignoring or delaying repairs can lead to potential safety risks and accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Toyota\u2019s swift\u2062 response to this issue demonstrates\u200c its dedication to ensuring the well-being of\u200d its customers. By addressing \u200dthe\u200d problem and providing free replacements, Toyota\u200b is taking the\u200d necessary steps to rectify the\u200c situation and prevent any further potential incidents.<\/p>\n<p>Owners\u2063 of affected vehicles should not hesitate\u200b to contact Toyota or their nearest dealership to \u2062schedule an appointment for\u200b repairs.\u2062 Safety should always be the top priority, and \u2063it is commendable\u2063 that\u2062 Toyota is taking proactive \u2064measures \u200dto address this \u200cissue.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Toyota has announced\u2064 a recall of \u200bnearly 1.9\u2064 million RAV4 SUVs due to a\u2063 battery\u200b issue \u200bthat could potentially cause a\u200d fire during hard\u200c turns. \u2063This \u200brecall affects certain models from 2013 to 2018. Toyota is\u200d actively working on a\u2063 solution \u200dand will provide free \u2062replacements\u2064 of the necessary components to affected owners. It is crucial for owners to take this recall seriously and take their vehicles to a Toyota dealership for\u200c repairs.\u2063 Ignoring\u200b or delaying repairs can lead to \u200bpotential safety risks. Toyota\u2019s prompt \u2063response to this \u200cissue showcases \u2064its commitment\u200b to customer safety. \u200dOwners can visit Toyota\u2019s recall \u2062website or \u200dcall the recall\u200b hotline for more information and assistance. Safety should always be the top \u2064priority, and Toyota\u2019s efforts to\u200c rectify the situation are commendable.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota recalls nearly 1.9 million RAV4 SUVs due to safety concerns. 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