- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Sterling Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Sterling Cargo with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2001 for the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cargo year, for its age
#425 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Sterling Cargo problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Sterling Cargo recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1999 Sterling Cargo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Our named insured, [[redacted]], 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. [[redacted]] *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Sterling Cargo: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | D |
1999 Sterling Cargo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Sterling Cargo | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 1999 Sterling Tractor | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Sterling 825 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Sterling A Line | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Sterling Sterling | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Sterling Cargo
Does the 1999 Sterling Cargo have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Sterling Cargo: tie rod assembly (February 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Sterling Cargo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Sterling Cargo had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 26, 2004 and the latest on October 26, 2004. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Sterling Cargo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Sterling Cargo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1999 Sterling Cargo has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data