Steering
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2012-12-14
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the weld fails, steering control may be lost while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer 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.