2000–2004 Sterling Condor Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE
NHTSA campaign 04V401000 · Steering · filed Aug 12, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUSTOMERS FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V401000 (manufacturer number FL-430). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.