Special purpose vehicle recall RSPV/2008/028

London Taxis International TX4 recall: Short circuit may occur

DVSA recall RSPV/2008/028 names the London Taxis International TX4. It was launched 9 January 2009. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: RSPV/2008/028
Launched: 9 January 2009
Issued by: LTI
Vehicles: 531 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
London Taxis International TX4	not recorded	531

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Other recalls for these models

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
RSPV/2008/017 Loss of engine power 29 September 2008, London Taxis International TX4
RSPV/2008/016 Brakes may fail 29 September 2008, London Taxis International TX4
RSPV/2007/006 Steering control may be lost 23 April 2007, London Taxis International TX II, London Taxis International TX4
RSPV/2011/003 Handbrake may fail 31 March 2011, 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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