2004 Sterling LT9500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Sterling LT9500, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Sterling LT9500
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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Driveline (power train)
On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Sterling LT9500 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2004 sterling dump truck fuel lines rubbed together causing a leak. Mechanic replaced. Recall repair was done before recall was issued. *kb the consumer also pointed out to the mechanic that the other”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 14, 2006 · Fuel system, other
Compare Sterling LT9500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling LT9500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling LT9500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Sterling LT9500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Sterling LT9500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Sterling LT9500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Sterling LT9500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Sterling LT9500
How do I know if my 2004 Sterling LT9500 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 LT9500; 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 04V590000).
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.