WALKER FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER 2014: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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
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.
If the welds crack, the underride guard may detach from the trailer frame, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
