Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
360
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V009000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Reduced Brake Booster EffeCTIveness Could Result In Increased Vehicle Stopping Distance And Potentially Lead To A Vehicle Crash Or Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060111
End Of Manufacture
20060904
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1340
Date Owners Notified
20070420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070116
Make Campaign Number
FL-489