Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LEXUS
Model Of Vehicle
LX470
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
10V346000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020613
End Of Manufacture
20020613
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
39159
Date Owners Notified
20100823
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20100729