LEVC TX4 Recall RSPV/2008/019: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference RSPV/2008/019, campaign code LTI006. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
29 Sep 2008
Launched
5,178
vehicles in the UK
LTI006
Manufacturer’s campaign code

LEVC recalled TX4 vehicles. Under bonnet fires. The dealer will fit fire retardant shields over the bulkhead sound insulation material 2. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Under bonnet fires.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Under bonnet fires. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to 1. Fit fire retardant shields over the bulkhead sound insulation material 2. Replace the EGR pipes 3. Fit a new EGR heat shield to EGR pipe 4. Check the integrity and fit of all related under bonnet components.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.

The Fix

The dealer will fit fire retardant shields over the bulkhead sound insulation material 2.

Are You Affected?

TX4 may be included. LEVC estimates 5,178 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 LTI006 or the DVSA reference RSPV/2008/019. 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/2008/018 on 29 Sep 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was RSPV/2008/028 on 9 Jan 2009, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and door and latch recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2008/019, 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.