NHTSA Campaign 17V833000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC · Reported Dec 20, 2017 · 15 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

Consequence

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued, the caliper can detach resulting in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Walker has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Walker customer service at 1-800-356-5734. Walker's numbers for this recall are W-6430 and W-6431.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WALKER TANK TRAILER 2018 15

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V833000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.