Recall: On certain 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles, the battery hold-down assembly may not properly secure certain 12 V aftermarket batteries, causing it to shift positions

**** Recall via Transport Canada

Recall: On certain 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles, the battery hold-down assembly may not properly secure certain 12 V aftermarket batteries, causing it to shift positions. If this happens, there could be a short circuit, creating the risk of a fire.

Transport Canada Recall # 2023-589

Recall Date	2023-11-01
Last Updated	2023-11-03
Notification Type	Safety Mfr
System	Electrical
Issued by	TOYOTA
Manufacturer Recall Number	SRC RF8
Units Affected	249,416
Category	SUV
Recall Details
Issue: On 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.Safety Risk: A short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota 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.

Make	Model	Model Year(s) Affected
TOYOTA	RAV4	2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Manufacturer Name	Contact Number	Web Site
TOYOTA	1-888-869-6828	CHECK IF THIS RECALL APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE