Recall 17V048000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Defect in 2014-2017 WALKER FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 543 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V048000 |
| Manufacturer | Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 543 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC (Walker) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Food Grade Tank Trailers. The weld joints that attach the underride guard to the trailer frame may crack.
Safety Consequence
If the welds crack, the underride guard may detach from the trailer frame, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Walker will notify owners, and dealers will modify the underride guard mounting, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Walker customer service at 1-800-356-5734. Walker's number for this recall is W-6225,W-6279.
Related Recalls for WALKER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V833000 | 2018 WALKER TANK TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 15 | |
| 96V061000 | 1994 WALKER TRUCK | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | 123 | |
| 78V232000 | 1978 WALKER WALKER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | 37 | |
| 02V139009 | 2000 WALKER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | |
| 02V139015 | 2001 WALKER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 194 | |
| 04V083000 | 2001 WALKER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | |
| 72V123000 | 1960 WALKER WALKER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 28 | |
| 98V120006 | 1997 WALKER TRUCK | WHEELS:RIM | 870 |