Sterling 360 (2007) – 07V009000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard