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Recall 10V-346

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 to 2007 Lexus LX470: Steering (gear box, shaft pitman).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-346
Reported
July 29, 2010
Vehicles affected
39,159 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles