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Vehicle recall 07V009000 · January 16, 2007

2007 Sterling 360

On certain trucks, the vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V009000
Reported to NHTSA
January 16, 2007
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-489
Owner notification
April 20, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
1,340
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recall 07V009000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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