NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Sterling Condor Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2003 Sterling Condor has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sterling dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Sterling Condor. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #09V128000Reported April 17, 2009 · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 2,811 vehicles
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
A CAB FALLING FORWARD TO THE GROUND UNEXPECTEDLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer 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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
NHTSA #04V453000Reported September 15, 2004 · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Potentially affected: 67 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CREATES THE RISK OF TANK OVER-PRESSURIZATION AND A POTENTIAL TANK RUPTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-432.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #04V401000Reported August 12, 2004 · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Potentially affected: 1,600 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Safety consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
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).
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