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2004 Sterling LT9500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Sterling LT9500, most often about the fuel system, other. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, other

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Sterling LT9500 has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel system, other10

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

1 recall

2004 Sterling LT9500 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

Power train: driveline

Recall 04V-590 · Dec 15, 2004 · 1,095 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE BOLTS USED IN THE HOLES TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DRIVELINE SEPARATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 LT9500 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 LT9500 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LT9500 owners report

Recent fuel system, other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2004 STERLING DUMP TRUCK FUEL LINES RUBBED TOGETHER CAUSING A LEAK. MECHANIC REPLACED. RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE BEFORE RECALL WAS ISSUED. *KB THE CONSUMER ALSO POINTED OUT TO THE MECHANIC THAT THE OTHER LINE WAS RUBBING, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC STATED HE COULDN'T FIX IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT LEAKING. THE…
Complaint 10165838 · Aug 14, 2006

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