Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 17V-048 · 2014–2017 Walker Food Grade Tank Trailer
Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC recall 17V-048 covers 543 2014–2017 Walker Food Grade Tank Trailer for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 11, 2013 to May 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.