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  NHTSA Recall 96V171000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V171000; Date: Sep. 24, 1996

Vehicle steering could be lost increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1996 Orion Orion V

Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump

Manufactured by: Western Star Trucks, Inc.

Affected Units:: 32

icon3 Recall Summary:

A loss of power steering assist can occur due to the separation of the pulley from the power steering pump shaft.

icon2 How to Fix:

Tthe power steering drive system will be removed and reinstalled with redesigned power steering drive system components.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 1996

Also see:

All recalls of Orion vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.