Recall 10V346000: 2003–2007 Lexus LX470

Report received

Jul 29, 2010

Manufacturer

Toyota motor north america, inc.

Potentially affected

39,159vehicles

Model years

2003–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Lexus LX47018 complaints
• 2004 Lexus LX47012 complaints
• 2005 Lexus LX4708 complaints
• 2006 Lexus LX4709 complaints
• 2007 Lexus LX4703 complaints