2004 Sterling Condor Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 Sterling Condor. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2004 Sterling Condor
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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Body (structure)
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,811 my 2001-2007 condor trucks built by american lafrance, freightliner and sterling. The cab mounted bracket attached to the hydraulic cylinder used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance may wear leading to inadequate restraint, allowing the cab to fall forward onto the ground.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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Pressure relief devices (fuel system)
On certain trucks equipped with liquid natural gas (lng) style tanks, neither the primary nor the secondary relief valves have opened to relieve tank pressure under certain conditions. Specifically, the introduction of water into the discharge side of both of these valves simultaneously and subsequent freezing in service can render the…
Remedy: Dealers will retrofit the lng tanks on the vehicles with a new primary relief valve pipe away tube and a new ventilated shroud cover; ensure the relief valves are moisture free and ensure that the red cover is…
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
On certain trucks, the steering gear bolts may become loose.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. The recall began november 25, 2004. Owners may contact customers freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Sterling Condor. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Sterling Condor model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling Condor model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sterling Condor | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Sterling Condor | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sterling Condor | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Sterling Condor | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Sterling Condor | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Sterling Condor | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Sterling Condor | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Sterling Condor | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Sterling Condor
How do I know if my 2004 Sterling Condor 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 Sterling Condor; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 04V401000).
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.