The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V587000·Announced 2012-12-14

Taylor-Dunn Recalls 2011 Trident LSVs for Steering Shaft Weld Defect

Taylor-Dunn is recalling 2011 Trident low speed vehicles because the steering wheel shaft may be insufficiently welded, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft weld) that can lead to loss of steering control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2011 Trident low speed vehicles (LSVs) manufactured between February 2011 and June 2011. The recall involves 15 vehicles.

The defect is that the steering wheel shaft may be insufficiently welded to the U-joint. If the weld fails, steering control may be lost while driving, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TAYLOR-DUNN TRIDENT LSV
Brand
TAYLOR-DUNN
Manufacturer
Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Low Speed Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRIDENT LSV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · loss of steering

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