Recall 17V833000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER Defect in 2018-2018 WALKER TANK TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 15 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V833000 |
| Manufacturer | Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC (Walker) is recalling certain 2018 Tank Trailers, equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety Consequence
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued, the caliper can detach resulting in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Walker has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Walker customer service at 1-800-356-5734. Walker's numbers for this recall are W-6430 and W-6431.
Related Recalls for WALKER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V048000 | 2016 WALKER FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 543 | |
| 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 |