LEVC TX4 Recall RSPV/2011/005: Steering Drop Arm May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

23 May 2011

Launched

1,292

vehicles in the UK

117

Manufacturer’s campaign code

LEVC recalled TX4 vehicles built between 30 August 2010 and 17 May 2011. The drop arm on the steering idler shaft may become loose due to the loosing of the drop arm retention nut. The recall notice describes the fix as: the drop arm retention nut to be removed have Loctite high strength thread sealant added to the threads and refitted then torqued to the appropriate setting. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The drop arm on the steering idler shaft may become loose due to the loosing of the drop arm retention nut. In extreme conditions the steering operation may become erratic.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: STEERING DROP ARM MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: It is possible that the drop arm on the steering idler shaft may become loose due to the loosing of the drop arm retention nut. In extreme conditions the steering operation may become erratic. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the drop arm retention nut to be removed have Loctite high strength thread sealant added to the threads and refitted then torqued to the appropriate setting.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: steering drop arm may become loose.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: the drop arm retention nut to be removed have Loctite high strength thread sealant added to the threads and refitted then torqued to the appropriate setting.

Are You Affected?

TX4 built between 30 August 2010 and 17 May 2011 may be included. LEVC estimates 1,292 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 117 or the DVSA reference RSPV/2011/005. 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/2011/003 on 31 Mar 2011, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/121 on 12 Oct 2012, for steering box may fail. You can also see every LEVC recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall RSPV/2011/005, launched 23 May 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.