NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Orion Orion V Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Orion Orion V has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Orion Orion V. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Orion dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Orion Orion V. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
WESTERN STAR-ORION/POWER STEERING
NHTSA #96V171000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 1996 · WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Owners notified September 24, 1996 · Vehicles built April 3, 1996 – June 24, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE PULLEY FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT.
Safety consequence
VEHICLE STEERING COULD BE LOST INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer 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.
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