Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V009000 Reported January 16, 2007

Vacuum hose

Freightliner Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,340 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V009000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-489
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
1,340
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 16, 2007

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V009000 or campaign FL-489.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V009000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V009000?

NHTSA recall 07V009000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on January 16, 2007. It addresses: Vacuum hose. The recall affects approximately 1,340 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V009000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-489. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.