The 2004 Lexus LX470 has two recalls, both rated equally serious: a steering shaft defect that can cause complete loss of steering control after a hard impact to the front wheels, and a side curtain airbag that can deploy without warning.
On the steering side, a snap ring inside the steering shaft can disengage if the front wheels take a severe hit, leaving the driver unable to steer the vehicle. On the safety equipment side, the side curtain airbags can fire unexpectedly without a crash event, which raises the risk of injury to occupants seated near the windows.
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.
