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SevereNHTSA·10V346000·Announced 2010-07-29

Lexus Recalls LX470 Vehicles Due to Steering Shaft Snap Ring Defect

Toyota is recalling 2003-2007 Lexus LX470 vehicles because a steering shaft snap ring may disengage after severe impact, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft disconnection) that could result in loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 Lexus LX470 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 39,159 vehicles.

The defect involves the construction of the steering shaft, where the snap ring may disengage if the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is repeatedly turned to the locked position, the steering shaft may become disconnected over time. This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component to 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS LX470
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
39,159

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LX470

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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