NHTSA recall 10V346000
Steering · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected.
Why it matters: This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2010.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Lexus Lx470, 2004 Lexus Lx470, 2005 Lexus Lx470, 2006 Lexus Lx470, 2007 Lexus Lx470.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V346000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.