What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023589
- Recall date
- 1 November 2023
- Make
- Toyota
- Models
- RAV4
- Model years
- 2013 to 2018
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 249,416
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the battery hold-down assembly may not properly secure certain 12 V aftermarket batteries. As a result, the battery could shift positions and cause the positive battery post to contact the hold down bracket. If this happens, there could be a short circuit. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA short circuit could create the risk of a fire. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnToyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023589.