1999 Sterling Cargo Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1999 Sterling Cargo problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Tires
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Tires
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Recalls 1

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported February 21, 2001 · 16,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.

Recall number 01V044002 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Sterling Cargo 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSp54003 Gauges, Cargo
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSp54004 Switch Quick Reference, Cargo
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSp54005 ABS Chassis Harness, Cargo
Feb 26, 2018 Service bulletinSp54006 Fuse Quick Reference, Cargo
Mar 1, 2011 Service bulletinDaimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. rm

What 1999 Sterling Cargo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Tires · 79,889 miles · MO · crash

Our named insured, [xxx], purchased a 1999 dodge q1500 from sunflower dodge in late 2000, early 2001. Vehicle had original tires. Tire tread seperated and accident occurred 08/07/2004. One car accident. [xxx] *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

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Is the 1999 Sterling Cargo reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Sterling Cargo, close to a typical Cargo model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Sterling Cargo?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 Sterling Cargo have?

1 recall, covering steering.

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1999 Sterling Cargo problems