TAYLOR-DUNN TRIDENT LSV 2011: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V587000

Make Model Year
TAYLOR-DUNN TRIDENT LSV 2011
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-14 2012-12-17

Manufacturers Involved: Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Taylor-Dunn is recalling certain model year 2011 Trident low speed vehicles manufactured from February 2011 through June 2011. The steering wheel shaft may be insufficiently welded to the U-joint.

Consequence

If the weld fails, steering control may be lost while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Taylor-Dunn will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2013. Owners may contact Taylor-Dunn at 1-714-956-4040.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.