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2003 Sterling Condor

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 17, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Sterling Condor. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 57 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V128000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Apr 17, 2009
2,811 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A CAB FALLING FORWARD TO THE GROUND UNEXPECTEDLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The 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.
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number FL-547View on NHTSA.gov
04V453000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Sep 15, 2004
67 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 VALVES TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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 PRESENTLY IN PLACE ON THE SECONDARY RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-432View on NHTSA.gov
04V401000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Aug 12, 2004
1,600 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
The risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The 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.
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-430View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

sp00004

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels

sp54010

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

sp54010 Condor Gauges

15TS3

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology

16-011

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time

16-009R

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

16-009R_OWL Enhancements

16-008

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Sterling Condor by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004030—
2003Viewing030—
2002020—
2001020—
2000010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.