Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #10V346000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V346000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Includes 39,159 affected units, STEERING SHAFT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V346000

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2010-07-29T00:00:00

Subject: Steering shaft

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 39,159

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V346000

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