LEVC TX2, TX4 Recall RSPV/2007/006: Steering Control May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference RSPV/2007/006. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
23 Apr 2007
Launched
2,697
vehicles in the UK
RSPV/2007/006
DVSA reference

LEVC recalled TX2, TX4 vehicles. The axle fastner of the rear axle panhard rod may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the axle fastner of the panhard rod. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The axle fastner of the rear axle panhard rod may fail. This will initially cause lateral movement of the axle which if ignored may lead to loss of directional control.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST Defect: The axle fastner of the rear axle panhard rod may fail. This will initially cause lateral movement of the axle which if ignored may lead to loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the axle fastner of the panhard rod.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of directional control.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the axle fastner of the panhard rod.

Are You Affected?

TX2, TX4 may be included. LEVC estimates 2,697 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 DVSA reference RSPV/2007/006. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
TX4Clutch pedal may detachLowR/2012/125
TX4Steering box may failStop drivingR/2012/121
TX4Steering drop arm may become looseUrgentRSPV/2011/005
TX4Handbrake may failLowRSPV/2011/003
TX4Short circuit may occurUrgentRSPV/2008/028

This is one of 15 LEVC recalls in DVSA’s data. The LEVC recall launched before it was R/2002/153 on 24 Sep 2002, for water pump pulley may shear from its boss. The one launched after it was RSPV/2008/016 on 29 Sep 2008, for brakes may fail. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and steering recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2007/006, launched 23 April 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.