Safety Recall: 17V048000

17V048000 Reported: 1/20/2017 Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

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Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

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.