- The problem
- Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between january 2004 and may 2005. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature wear of the pump. This premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.
- The risk
- Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
- The fix
- Cummins will notify the owners of the freightliner and thomas built vehicles and will repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. Owners may contact cummins assistance center 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Sterling Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Sterling Cargo have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2005 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cargo year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 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
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No complaints about the 2004 Sterling Cargo yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Sterling Cargo: every year compared
All Cargo years2004 Sterling Cargo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling Cargo | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2004 Sterling HX | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Sterling LT9500 | 1 | 1 | D | 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 2004 Sterling Cargo
Does the 2004 Sterling Cargo have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Sterling Cargo: fuel pump (October 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Sterling Cargo had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Sterling Cargo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2004 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