NHTSA Complaint #11703983 — 2015 TOYOTA RAV4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11703983
Vehicle 2015 TOYOTA RAV4
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

When we bought the SUV, it had a small top battery installed. The battery slid over and caused my alternator to go out completely. I must have caught fire, as there were burnt wires to the alternator. We replaced the alternator, and it was over $295 dollars and then had to get a new battery, and that was over $150 dollars. I installed it myself because I am a mechanic.

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