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🧸 Product FR February 10, 2023

toyota — rav4 phev voiture de tourisme

la tension de la batterie haute tension (hv) peut chuter rapidement lorsque la pédale d’accélérateur est pressée rapidement pour accélérer davantage le véhicule après qu’elle a été conduite en «mode ve» par des températures extérieures froides. en conséquence, le système hybride...

Toyota RAV4 PHEV passenger vehicle: High-voltage battery voltage may drop quickly when the accelerator is pressed rapidly to accelerate after driving in EV mode in cold outside temperatures. The hybrid system may then shut down, causing a loss of power and increasing the risk of an accident.
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What is this? This is about a problem with some Toyota RAV4 PHEV cars. The high-voltage battery may lose power quickly when you press the gas pedal fast after driving in a special electric mode in cold weather.

What's happening? If this happens, the car’s hybrid system may shut off. This can cause the car to lose power while driving, which could lead to an accident.

Does this affect me? This issue may affect some Toyota RAV4 PHEV cars in France. Check if your car is one of them.

What should I do? If you own this car, contact a Toyota dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic or Toyota for advice before driving in cold weather.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · la tension de la batterie haute tension (hv) peut chuter rapidement lorsque la pédale d’accélérateur est pressée rapidement pour accélérer davantage le véhicule après qu’elle a été conduite en «mode ve» par des températures extérieures froides. en conséquence, le système hybride s’arrêtera, entraînant une perte de puissance motrice, ce qui peut entraîner un risque accru d’accident.

First published
February 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48286/rapex

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toyota — rav4 phev voiture de tourisme. Toyota RAV4 PHEV passenger vehicle: High-voltage battery voltage may drop quickly when the accelerator is pressed rapidly to accelerate after driving in EV mode in cold outside temperatures. The hybrid system may then shut down, causing a loss of power and increasing the risk of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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