LEVC TX2 Recall R/2002/153: Water Pump Pulley May Shear From Its Boss, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Sep 2002
- Launched
- 1,608
- vehicles in the UK
- London Taxis International
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
LEVC recalled TX2 vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 30 September 2002. The water pump pulley may shear from it's boss and cause failure of the drive to the brake vacuum and power steering pumps. The dealer will modify the water pump pulley mounting arrangement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The water pump pulley may shear from it's boss and cause failure of the drive to the brake vacuum and power steering pumps. This will result in a loss of power assistance to the brakes and steering systems.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER PUMP PULLEY MAY SHEAR FROM ITS BOSS Defect: The water pump pulley may shear from it's boss and cause failure of the drive to the brake vacuum and power steering pumps. This will result in a loss of power assistance to the brakes and steering systems. Remedy: Modify the water pump pulley mounting arrangement.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of power assistance to the brakes and steering systems.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the water pump pulley mounting arrangement.
Are You Affected?
TX2 built between 1 January 2002 and 30 September 2002 may be included. LEVC estimates 1,608 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?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with LEVC.
- Book with any franchised LEVC dealer, quoting the campaign code London Taxis International or the DVSA reference R/2002/153. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX2, TX4Steering control may be lost | Urgent | RSPV/2007/006 | |
| TXAutomatic emergency braking system will not operate between 10 and 40 deg c | Urgent | R/2020/076 | |
| TX4Steering box may fail | Stop driving | R/2012/121 | |
| TX4Steering drop arm may become loose | Urgent | RSPV/2011/005 | |
| TX4Brakes may fail | Urgent | RSPV/2008/016 |
This is one of 15 LEVC recalls in DVSA’s data. The LEVC recall launched before it was R/1996/001 on 25 Jan 1996, for steering output shaft failure. The one launched after it was RSPV/2007/006 on 23 Apr 2007, for steering control may be lost. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/153, launched 24 September 2002. 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.