2011 Taylor-Dunn Trident LSV Recall: Steering wheel shaft may be insufficiently welded to the U-joint
NHTSA campaign 12V587000 · Steering · filed Dec 14, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the weld fails, steering control may be lost while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor-Dunn | Trident LSV | 2011 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V587000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.