The 2003 Lexus LX470 has two recalls, the most serious being a steering shaft defect where a snap ring can disengage after a hard impact to the front wheels, causing the driver to lose steering control.
The second recall covers the side curtain airbags, which can deploy without warning even when no crash is occurring, raising the risk of injury to occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control module may be incorrectly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield air bags to deploy when they shouldn't.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag control module with a properly programmed one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A snap ring on the steering shaft may come loose after a severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring disengages and the steering wheel is turned to its locked position repeatedly, the steering shaft can eventually disconnect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the snap ring with an improved design and install an additional component to prevent steering shaft separation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
