LEVC TX4 recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Clutch pedal may detach

   Reported November 16, 2012DVSA recall R/2012/125422 vehicles affected

   A non-conforming pivot shaft may allow the clutch pedal to detach from the pedal box. The recall fits a new pivot shaft and retaining devices.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   CLUTCH PEDAL MAY DETACH

   Defect

   The clutch pedal may detach from the pedal box due to a non-conformity of the pedal pivot shaft.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new pivot shaft and retaining devices.

2. Steering box may seize

   Reported October 12, 2012Model years 2010–2012DVSA recall R/2012/121394 vehicles affected

   A displaced retaining circlip may cause the steering box to seize, resulting in sudden loss of steering control. Drivers are advised to stop using the vehicle; a refurbished steering box will be supplied and fitted when validated parts are available.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   STEERING BOX MAY FAIL

   Defect

   Seizure of vehicle steering box resulting in sudden and unexpected loss of steering control of the vehicle. Issue came to light on the investigation of two customer vehicles which experienced the above symptoms. In both cases LTI Vehicles were able to confirm the symptoms and establish the root cause as a displaced retention circlip within the working mechanism of the steering box.

   Remedy

   LTI Vehicles will inform customers of this potential issue and recommend that they stop using their vehicle. A refurbished steering box will be supplied and fitted on all of the affected vehicles as soon as validated parts become available.

3. Steering drop arm may become loose

   Reported May 23, 2011Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall RSPV/2011/0051,292 vehicles affected

   The steering drop arm retention nut may loosen, making steering erratic in extreme conditions. The nut will be removed, thread sealant applied and the nut refitted and tightened to the specified setting.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   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.

4. Handbrake cable may detach from lever

   Reported March 31, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall RSPV/2011/003591 vehicles affected

   A poor weld on the handbrake lever pivot post may allow the cable to detach and release the handbrake. The lever and associated components will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL

   Defect

   It is possible that the handbrake cable may detach from the handbrake lever due to an issue with the quality of the weld on the cable pivot post and the lever. In the worst case this could cause a release of the handbrake.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever plus associated components.

5. Battery cable connection may short circuit

   Reported January 9, 2009DVSA recall RSPV/2008/028531 vehicles affected

   The positive battery cable may be insecure at the starter motor, causing starting difficulty, loss of engine power or an electrical short against nearby metal parts. The cable fixing will be checked and the lead replaced if needed.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

   Defect

   The battery/alternator positive lead connection has been found insecure in its crimped connector to the starter motor on a small number of vehicles. This could cause prolonged engine cranking/difficulty in starting and if they detached from the starter motor during normal driving the engine would eventually loose power. It could also result in the cable electrically shorting against metalic components in the surrounding area.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the cable fixing and where necessary replace the entire positive lead.

6. Rear axle fastener may fail and affect steering

   Reported April 23, 2007DVSA recall RSPV/2007/0062,697 vehicles affected

   The rear axle Panhard rod fastener may fail, allowing lateral axle movement and potentially causing loss of directional control. The fastener will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.