Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it has started an initial investigation into the SUV = multipurpose sports vehicle sold in the United States, saying that there is a risk of ignition near the battery in the United States Road Traffic Safety Bureau.
According to the announcement by the Road Traffic Safety Bureau of the US Department of Transportation, the subject of the survey is the 2013-2018 model of Toyota's SUV = multipurpose sports vehicle "RAV4".
According to the announcement, 11 complaints were reported that these models had a fire near the battery, and the Road Traffic Safety Bureau stalled while driving, although there is a possibility that it may be affected by how to install the battery and repair. It is said that detailed investigation will be carried out, even if there are cases of such cases.
It seems that more than 1.86 million units of the target model were sold in the United States, but Toyota commented that it is "recognizing the initial investigation by the authorities. We will cooperate with the investigation" because it is not sold in Japan. doing.