NHTSA Recall 00V294000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 290 vehicles. It affects 2000 Sterling Acterra.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V294000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-273 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | October 4, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A support clamp was omitted from the front axle hydraulic brake line from the chassis to the brake.
Safety risk
The brake line could come loose resulting in the risk of brake fluid leakage, increasing the stopping distances for the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install a support clamp on the front axle hydraulic brake lines.
Notes
Owner notification began june 1, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V294000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Sterling Acterra | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.