| Vehicle Make / Model: | Model Year(s): | |
| LEXUS LX470 | 2003-2007 | |
| Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Mfr's Report Date: JUL 29, 2010 | |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V346000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
Summary:
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.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.If your Lexus has a deadly defect, or is a lemon, know your rights. If your problems persist, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon cars and getting you back your money, is what we do.