2001 Sterling Condor Recall Information and Defects
The 2001 Sterling Condor has 3 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. These critical defects primarily concern gear box (other than rack and pinion), and body. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (3 Defects)
Defect #1: Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: FL-430)
NHTSA ID: 04V401000 | MFR Campaign Number: FL-430
Posted on: 2004-08-18
Description
On certain trucks, the steering gear bolts may become loose.
Consequence
Loss of steering control may occur which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. The recall began november 25, 2004. Owners may contact customers freightliner at
1-800-547-0712
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-430. Customers may also contact the nation highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2 dot (
1-888-327-4236)
Defect #2: Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Malfunction (MFR Campaign: FL-430)
NHTSA ID: 04V401000 | MFR Campaign Number: FL-430
Posted on: 2004-08-18
Description
On certain trucks, the steering gear bolts may become loose.
Consequence
Loss of steering control may occur which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. The recall began november 25, 2004. Owners may contact customers freightliner at
1-800-547-0712
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-430. Customers may also contact the nation highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2 dot (
1-888-327-4236)
Defect #3: Body Malfunction (MFR Campaign: FL-547)
NHTSA ID: 09V128000 | MFR Campaign Number: FL-547
Posted on: 2009-04-17
Description
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.
Consequence
A cab falling forward to the ground unexpectedly may result in personal injury.
Corrective Action
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
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-547. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (tty
1-800-424-9153), or go to
safercar.gov>http://www.
safercar.gov
