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Recall campaign96V171000

Recall 96V171000: 1996 Orion Orion

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Report received
Sep 24, 1996
Manufacturer
Western star trucks, inc.
Potentially affected
32vehicles
Model years
1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.