2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
The 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION.
Recalls for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING, potentially affecting up to 634 vehicles.
Recall 05V284000 — SUSPENSION
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD...
Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING.
Safety Rating for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER STERLING
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 1 complaint
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 0 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 0 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER STERLING — 1 complaint
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING (current)
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints