LEVC Fairway Recall R/1996/001: Steering Output Shaft Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jan 1996
- Launched
- 813
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/001
- DVSA reference
LEVC recalled Fairway vehicles built between 1 October 1994 and 28 February 1995. As a result of a machining discrepancy the steering box output shaft may fail resulting in loss of steering control. The dealer will replace the steering boxes with quality assured versions. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of a machining discrepancy the steering box output shaft may fail resulting in loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT FAILURE Defect: As a result of a machining discrepancy the steering box output shaft may fail resulting in loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering boxes with quality assured versions.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering boxes with quality assured versions.
Are You Affected?
Fairway built between 1 October 1994 and 28 February 1995 may be included. LEVC estimates 813 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with LEVC, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with LEVC.
- Book with any franchised LEVC dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/001. See how to get a LEVC recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FairwayFailure of electrical supply | Book soon | R/1993/056 | |
| TX4Steering box may fail | Stop driving | R/2012/121 | |
| TX4Steering drop arm may become loose | Urgent | RSPV/2011/005 | |
| TX2, TX4Steering control may be lost | Urgent | RSPV/2007/006 | |
| TX2Water pump pulley may shear from its boss | Urgent | R/2002/153 |
This is one of 15 LEVC recalls in DVSA’s data. The LEVC recall launched before it was R/1993/056 on 16 Aug 1993, for failure of electrical supply. The one launched after it was R/2002/153 on 24 Sep 2002, for water pump pulley may shear from its boss. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/001, launched 25 January 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.