LEVC TX4 Recall R/2012/121: Steering Box May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Stop driving

How serious

12 Oct 2012

Launched

394

vehicles in the UK

LTI � NCA 01-2010

Manufacturer’s campaign code

LEVC recalled TX4 vehicles built between 30 August 2010 and 19 September 2012. Seizure of vehicle steering box resulting in sudden and unexpected loss of steering control of the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: lTI Vehicles will inform customers of this potential issue and recommend that they stop using their vehicle. A refurbished steering box will be supplied and fitted on all of the affected vehicles as soon as validated parts become available. You won't usually pay for it.¹

The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask LEVC to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.

What’s Wrong

Seizure of vehicle steering box resulting in sudden and unexpected loss of steering control of the vehicle. Issue came to light on the investigation of two customer vehicles which experienced the above symptoms. In both cases LTI Vehicles were able to confirm the symptoms and establish the root cause as a displaced retention circlip within the working mechanism of the steering box.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: STEERING BOX MAY FAIL Defect: Seizure of vehicle steering box resulting in sudden and unexpected loss of steering control of the vehicle. Issue came to light on the investigation of two customer vehicles which experienced the above symptoms. In both cases LTI Vehicles were able to confirm the symptoms and establish the root cause as a displaced retention circlip within the working mechanism of the steering box. Remedy: LTI Vehicles will inform customers of this potential issue and recommend that they stop using their vehicle. A refurbished steering box will be supplied and fitted on all of the affected vehicles as soon as validated parts become available.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in sudden and unexpected loss of steering control of the vehicle.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: lTI Vehicles will inform customers of this potential issue and recommend that they stop using their vehicle. A refurbished steering box will be supplied and fitted on all of the affected vehicles as soon as validated parts become available.

Are You Affected?

TX4 built between 30 August 2010 and 19 September 2012 may be included. LEVC estimates 394 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with LEVC.
2. Book with any franchised LEVC dealer, quoting the campaign code LTI � NCA 01-2010 or the DVSA reference R/2012/121. See how to get a LEVC recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 15 LEVC recalls in DVSA’s data. The LEVC recall launched before it was RSPV/2011/005 on 23 May 2011, for steering drop arm may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2012/125 on 16 Nov 2012, for clutch pedal may detach. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and steering recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2012/121, launched 12 October 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.