WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-09-24.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V171000
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Vehicles affected
32
Reported to NHTSA
1996-09-24
Owners notified
1996-09-24
Defect description
A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE PULLEY FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT.
Safety risk
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.