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Toyota - Unsecured battery may cause short circuit
Official notice
1 Nov 2023
Last checked
1 Nov 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Toyota - Unsecured battery may cause short circuit. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Published 2023-11-01.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed december 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 rav4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on may 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late july 2025. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23tb13 and 23ta13.
Units affected
1,853,568
Recall number
23TB13 / 23TA13
Official notice
2023-11-01
The hazard
The hazard
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
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