Toyota recalls 1.85 million RAV4 SUVs due to fire hazards

[{"selector":"#anim-766f13ad-8a85-4c38-b331-52136adca374 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-52.960526380555706%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Toyota is recalling 1.85 million Rav4 SUVs worldwide over a fire risk.

[{"selector":"#anim-394d309e-15b1-43a7-b0eb-7b7a94d3c2ee [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-57.77349846466223%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The recall affects Rav4s from 2013 to 2018.

[{"selector":"#anim-88838e0d-eef5-4606-9635-3072388e344d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.932565636825878%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The problem is with the fuel pump relay, which can overheat and cause a fire.

[{"selector":"#anim-166be048-ad4c-4e2f-a052-b139be3e146a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-56.74342114850715%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Toyota says it has no reports of injuries or accidents related to the recall.

[{"selector":"#anim-2af6ecc4-5ef3-40e9-b78b-b00f4c81f675 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-16.805191038968275%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and should take their vehicles to a Toyota dealer to have the fuel pump relay replaced.

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[{"selector":"#anim-2b8dc7e4-81d8-4750-bec8-6a08ecc2fb16 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The repair will be free of charge for all owners.

[{"selector":"#anim-3a2b8246-f01c-4b21-8916-9457e33de406 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.743009694819744%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] For more information, owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

[{"selector":"#anim-725b5263-08db-43b5-9cb2-5ae7e1cf5ccb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] For more information, owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.