NHTSA Recall 07V009000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,340 vehicles. It affects 2007 Sterling 360.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V009000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-489 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | January 16, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.
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.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-489.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V009000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Sterling 360 | 2007 |
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.