Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

96V171000

ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.Reported1996-09-24Affected32 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE PULLEY FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT.

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.

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Affected vehicles

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