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<p><strong>Toyota</strong> is recalling over 1.8 million vehicles due to a potential fire risk. According to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/01/cars/toyota-recall-rav4/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, the company made the announcement on Wednesday.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Which Toyota Vehicles Are Being Recalled &; Why?</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, Toyota is recalling RAV4 SUVs. Additionally, the recall targets model years 2013-2018.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/01/cars/toyota-recall-rav4/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> reports that the recall has been prompted by &#8220;a fire risk from some replacement batteries.&#8221; According to the outlet, sometimes replacement batteries in the vehicle &#8220;aren&#8217;t the correct dimensions.&#8221; Therefore, the replacement batteries can &#8220;shake loose&#8221; and spark a fire if the car encounters a sharp turn.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for the subject vehicles have smaller top dimensions than others. 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,&#8221; Toyota reportedly explained in a statement, per <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/01/cars/toyota-recall-rav4/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>. &#8220;The movement could cause the positive battery terminal to contact the hold-down clamp and short circuit.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">How To Check If Your Vehicle Is Affected &; When To Possibly Expect A Resolution</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, consumers who believe their vehicle may be impacted can input their vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate information into <a href="https://www.toyota.com/recall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toyota&#8217;s recall and campaign search</a>.</p>
<p>Additionally, consumers can also look up their VIN on the <a href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/01/cars/toyota-recall-rav4/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> reports that Kia is &#8220;working on a remedy&#8221; to replace the battery hold-down clamp, battery tray, and &#8220;positive terminal cover&#8221; at no expense of owners. Furthermore, the outlet adds that the company may communicate this remedy or its resolution to consumers in December.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/toyota-rav4-recall-2023-fire-risk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fox 35 Orlando</a>, Toyota has not communicated &#8220;if the problem had caused any fires, crashes, or injuries.&#8221;</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Kia &; Hyundai Recently Initiated A Similar Recall</h3>
<p>As <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/kia-hyundai-recall-over-3-3-million-cars-fire-risk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> previously reported, Kia and Hyundai notified consumers of a recall that affected over 3 million vehicles in September. The recall was reportedly prompted by a misfunction with the anti-lock braking system in specific makes and models. This misfunction reportedly caused certain Kias and Hyundais to &#8220;leak fluid and spark an electrical fire.&#8221;</p>
<p>At the time of the recall, consumers were instructed to park their vehicles away from buildings as the fire spark could occur whether the car was in motion or parked.</p>
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