LEVC TX4 Recall RSPV/2008/016: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference RSPV/2008/016, campaign code LTI001. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
29 Sep 2008
Launched
3,084
vehicles in the UK
LTI001
Manufacturer’s campaign code

LEVC recalled TX4 vehicles. The brake disc to hub mount bolts may be loose which could when the brakes are applied cause judder and noisy braking. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit new bolts with loctite applied and torque the disc to hub fixing bolts to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The brake disc to hub mount bolts may be loose which could when the brakes are applied cause judder and noisy braking. This could eventually result in the failure of the retaining bolts and ultimately the disc being detached from the hub.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: The brake disc to hub mount bolts may be loose which could when the brakes are applied cause judder and noisy braking. This could eventually result in the failure of the retaining bolts and ultimately the disc being detached from the hub. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new bolts with loctite applied and torque the disc to hub fixing bolts to specification.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: brakes may fail.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit new bolts with loctite applied and torque the disc to hub fixing bolts to specification.

Are You Affected?

TX4 may be included. LEVC estimates 3,084 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 LTI001 or the DVSA reference RSPV/2008/016. 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 RSPV/2007/006 on 23 Apr 2007, for steering control may be lost. The one launched after it was RSPV/2008/017 on 29 Sep 2008, for loss of engine power. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2008/016, launched 29 September 2008. 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.