2004 Sterling Hx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Sterling Hx, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Sterling Hx
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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Manual transmission (power train)
On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
Remedy: Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Sterling Hx have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own 10 2004 sterling tractors. The brake pedal is mounted on the floor. The connecting parts are made of unsimilar metals and after a period of time the parts bind up making the pedal freeze, what c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 16, 2009 · Service brakes, air
Compare Sterling Hx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling Hx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sterling Hx | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Sterling Hx | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Sterling Hx
How do I know if my 2004 Sterling Hx 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 2004 Sterling Hx; 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 04V205000).
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.