STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Published July 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 29, 2010
What's the hazard
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP RING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WHICH WILL PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Recall details
- Brand
- LEXUS
- Model
- LX470
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2004 LEXUS LX470 | 2005 LEXUS LX470 | 2003 LEXUS LX470 | 2007 LEXUS LX470 | 2006 LEXUS LX470
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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