1999 Sterling Cargo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Sterling Cargo. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Sterling Cargo. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
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 accident. [Xxx] *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141792sp54006 Fuse Quick Reference, Cargo
- 10141791sp54005 ABS Chassis Harness, Cargo
- 10141790sp54004 Switch Quick Reference, Cargo
- 10141789sp54003 Gauges, Cargo
- 10038247Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure.
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