NHTSA campaign 07V009000
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 07V009000
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.
Reported 01/16/2007
What can happen
REDUCED BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Repair
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.
Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Vacuum: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.