Walker Food Grade Tank Trailer (2014) – 17V048000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

WALKER

Model Of Vehicle

FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

17V048000

Component Description

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Effect Of Defect

If The Welds Crack, The Underride Guard May Detach From The Trailer Frame, Becoming A Road Hazard And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20130411

End Of Manufacture

20160519

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

543

Date Owners Notified

20170208

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc

Date Report Received

20170120

Make Campaign Number

W-6225, W-6279

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard