Sterling Condor 2002
Model Condor made in 2002 by Sterling got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningsteering and structure.
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V401000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 05/01/2000 to 05/20/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 11/25/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/12/2004 | 08/18/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the steering gear bolts may become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering control may occur which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V128000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 05/12/2000 to 12/14/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 2811 | 09/19/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/17/2009 | 04/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A cab falling forward to the ground unexpectedly may result in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ICI-08-001 | 01/11/2008 | 10032355 | Daimler truck: effective 5/1/07, american lafrance assumed responsibility for the maintenance of all models of american lafrance vehicles and for all makes of condor vehicles. all recall and field service campaign work for these units mus | 03/10/2010 | |