WALKER FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER 2014: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V048000

Make Model Year
WALKER FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-08 2017-01-20 2017-01-27

Production Dates: 2013-04-11 - 2016-05-19

Manufacturers Involved: Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: W-6225, W-6279

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 543

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.