2004 Lexus LX470 recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2004 Lexus LX470, covering 434,963 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: side/windowReported February 5, 2016 · 320,409 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑271‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

Recall number 16V065000 · Recall details

Steering: gear box: shaft pitmanReported July 29, 2010 · 39,159 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 lexus lx470 vehicles. 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.
Risk: This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.

Recall number 10V346000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported September 8, 2004 · 75,395 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
Risk: This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began june june 10, 2005. Owners should contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.

Recall number 04V434000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2004 Lexus LX470 recalls

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How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus LX470 have?

3, covering air bags, steering and exterior lighting.

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