2001 WALKER TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 WALKER TRAILER
The 2001 WALKER TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 195 vehicles.
Recall 02V139015 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 194 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.
Remedy: BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Recall 04V083000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SANITARY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: WEBB WHEEL WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WEBB WHEEL AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS BIG O TIRES WITH A SIZE 205/75/R14 ON A 2001 WANDERER LIGHT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXCHANGE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $84.00. HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR HE NOTICED THAT THE REST OF THE TREAD ON THE OTHER TIRES WERE SEPARATING. HE STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE TIRES THAT HAVE FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6000. UPDATED 10/23/09 *BF UPDATED 10/23/09
Safety Rating for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 WALKER TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 WALKER TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WALKER TRAILER
- 2000 WALKER TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2001 WALKER TRAILER (current)
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