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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V833000·Announced 2017-12-20

Walker Recalls 2018 Tank Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issues

Walker is recalling 2018 Tank Trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, causing a loss of braking ability.

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 (brake caliper detachment) that results in a loss of braking ability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC is recalling certain 2018 Tank Trailers equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued. This condition can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued, the caliper can detach, resulting in a loss of braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 5, 2018.

Dealers will inspect the bolts and replace any loose or missing ones free of charge. Owners may contact Walker customer service at 1-800-356-5734. Walker's numbers for this recall are W-6430 and W-6431. 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.

The recalled product

Product
WALKER TANK TRAILER
Brand
WALKER
Manufacturer
Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tank Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
15

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)

  • TANK TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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