Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, on Wednesday recalled over 1.8 million RAV 4 sport utility vehicles spanning several model years because a replacement battery could pose a fire risk.
The voluntary recall covers 1.85 million vehicles from model years 2013 to 2018, the company said in a statement.
Some of the vehicles may be equipped with replacement 12-volt batteries that have dimensions that are too small, it said.
“If a small-top battery is used for replacement and the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly, the battery could move when the vehicle is driven with forceful turns,” it said.
Movement from a strong turn could create a short circuit that could potentially ignite a fire, the company said.
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