NHTSA recall 07V009000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Sterling 360
Reported Jan 16, 20071,340 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-489Built Jan 11, 2006 – Sep 4, 2006
The defect
On certain trucks, the vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation. collapse of the vacuum hose could reduce brake booster effectiveness.
The risk
Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the vacuum hose free of charge. the recall began on april 20, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.