Vehicle recall 96V171000 · September 24, 1996
1996 Orion Orion V
A loss of power steering assist can occur due to the separation of the pulley from the power steering pump shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A loss of power steering assist can occur due to the separation of the pulley from the power steering pump shaft.
- Consequence
- Vehicle steering could be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Tthe power steering drive system will be removed and reinstalled with redesigned power steering drive system components.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owners have been notified by telephone and a followup owner notification letter is expected to be mailed during October 1996.NOTE:if you do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western star/orion at 1-905-625-9510.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V171000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 1996
- Filed by
- WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 24, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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