Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V587000 Reported December 14, 2012

Steering wheel shaft weld may fail

Q: What is recall 12V587000?

NHTSA recall 12V587000 was issued by Taylor-dunn Manufacturing Company on December 14, 2012. It addresses: Steering wheel shaft weld may fail. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Taylor-dunn Manufacturing Company · N/A · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V587000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Taylor-dunn Manufacturing Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 14, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Taylor-dunn Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 12V587000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 12V587000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V587000?

NHTSA recall 12V587000 was issued by Taylor-dunn Manufacturing Company on December 14, 2012. It addresses: Steering wheel shaft weld may fail. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Taylor-dunn Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V587000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.