Walker recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the welds crack, the underride guard may detach from the trailer frame, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Walker Food Grade Tank Trailer 2014–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V048000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 8, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 543
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 11, 2013 to May 19, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- Maker's own recall number
- W-6225, W-6279
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.