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Vehicle recall R/2012/121

London Taxis International TX4 recall: Steering box may fail

DVSA recall R/2012/121 names the London Taxis International TX4. It was launched 12 October 2012. It covers vehicles built 30 August 2010 to 19 September 2012.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2012/121
Launched
12 October 2012
Issued by
LTI
Manufacturer reference
LTI - NCA 01-2010
Vehicles
394 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
London Taxis International TX430 August 2010 to 19 September 2012394
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Other recalls for these models

  • R/2012/125 Clutch pedal may detach 16 November 2012, London Taxis International TX4
  • RSPV/2011/005 Steering drop arm may become loose 23 May 2011, London Taxis International TX4
  • RSPV/2011/003 Handbrake may fail 31 March 2011, London Taxis International TX4
  • RSPV/2008/028 Short circuit may occur 9 January 2009, London Taxis International TX4
  • RSPV/2008/019 Fire may occur 29 September 2008, London Taxis International TX4
  • RSPV/2008/018 Fuel may leak 29 September 2008, London Taxis International TX4

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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