ORION ORION V 1996: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V171000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ORION | ORION V | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-24 | 1996-09-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-03 - 1996-06-24
Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE PULLEY FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT.
VEHICLE STEERING COULD BE LOST INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
TTHE POWER STEERING DRIVE SYSTEM WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED WITH REDESIGNED POWER STEERING DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
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.
