The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V048000·Announced 2017-01-20

Walker Recalls 2014-2017 Food Grade Tank Trailers for Underride Guard Defect

Walker is recalling 2014-2017 Food Grade Tank Trailers because weld joints on the underride guard may crack, potentially causing the guard to detach and become a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracking welds on the underride guard) that can lead to component detachment and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC is recalling certain 2014-2017 Food Grade Tank Trailers. The recall addresses a defect where 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. This creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. 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. Dealers will modify the underride guard mounting free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WALKER FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER
Brand
WALKER
Manufacturer
Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
543

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FOOD GRADE TANK TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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