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1988 Tafco Scott Hoists

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Nov 18, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Jul 2, 1990
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Tafco Scott Hoists, most frequently naming the electrical, other / unspecified and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical228.6%
  • Other / unspecified228.6%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Tires & wheels114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
90E019000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

Jul 2, 1990
200 units potentially affected
The defect: IMPROPER AMOUNTS OF WELD ON MOUNTING FLANGE COULD CAUSE MOUNTING FLANGE TO LOOSEN AND SLIDE UP THE CYLINDER BARREL.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOX IT HOISTED TO DROP WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE STANDING UNDER THE UNIT.
The remedy: REPLACE DEFECTIVE CYLINDER WITH CYLINDERS THAT ARE WELDED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE MOUNTING FLANGE.
TAFCO EQUIPMENT COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Nov 18, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A T-MOTOR SPORTS FOLDING TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING A MOTORCYCLE APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TILTED UPWARD. THE TRAILER WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FRAME ON THE TRAILER WAS BENT. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE TRAILER LISTED A LOAD CAPACITY OF 800 POUNDS AND THE MOTORCYCLE WEIGHED 500 POUNDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/08/11

NHTSA ID
10436318
Incident
Sep 29, 2011
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 21, 2005
Crash reported1 injury reported

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE BUT THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS AUTOMOBILE HAS CUT-OFF WHILE MOVING WHICH CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO HIT THE REAR CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE REAR BUMPER.

NHTSA ID
10133652
Incident
Jul 4, 2004
Mileage
8,000 mi
ElectricalOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Jan 12, 2005

I AM PREGNANT AND VERY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN. I WAS TOLD BY RICK, SERVICE MANAGER, TONI HALL AT FLOW CHEVROLET A YEAR AGO THAT THIS 4X2 AND 4X4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS CORRECTED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE MAJOR PROBLEM AND CHANGED OUT A SWITCH. DURING THIS WHOLE YEAR I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE COMFORTABLLY. NOW THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE FRONT END. A BRAND NEW CAR NOW WITH ONLY 39,000 MILES. THE NOISE IS TERRIFYING AND I'VE BEEN INSULTED BY GM WITH A LOYALTY INCENTIVE FOR $700 TO TAKE OFF ON A NEW VEHICLE. NO ONE CAN ASURE ME THAT I WILL BE SAFE, EVEN AFTER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED A YEAR AGO. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT. I WILL LEAVE IT AT THEIR PLACE UNTIL THEY CAN GET ME A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10106173
Incident
Jan 19, 2004
Mileage
31,002 mi