Transport CanadaCritical
2003 LEXUS LX 470Transport Canada Recall #2010254
Defect
On certain vehicles, a snap ring on the steering shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels, such as striking a deep pothole. 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, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering shaft snap ring with an updated version.
521 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 121