1999 Sterling Cargo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Sterling Cargo, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Sterling Cargo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Sterling Cargo have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,889 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Our named insured, [xxx], purchased a 1999 dodge q1500 from sunflower dodge in late 2000, early 2001. Vehicle had original tires. Tire tread seperated and accident occurred 08/07/2004. One car acciden”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 26, 2004 · Tires
Compare Sterling Cargo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling Cargo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Sterling Cargo | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Sterling Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Sterling Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Sterling Cargo | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Sterling Cargo
How do I know if my 1999 Sterling Cargo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Sterling Cargo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Sterling dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V044002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.