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.
- 1996 Orion Orion0 complaints
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.