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2004 Sterling ActerraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Sterling Acterra. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Sterling Acterra has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2004 Sterling Acterra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V-668 · Dec 17, 2008 · 24,650 vehicles

Risk. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 07V-302 · Jul 16, 2007 · 75,000 vehicles

Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Axle: spindle

Recall 05V-125 · Mar 30, 2005 · 1,564 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS WITH EXCESSIVE BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT WILL OVERHEAT AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Sterling.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Acterra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Acterra median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Sterling Acterra, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ07003 · closed Mar 26, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-137

Own a 2004 Acterra?

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