Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
WALKER
Model Of Vehicle
TANK TRAILER
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V833000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Bolts Are Improperly Torqued, The Caliper Can Detach Resulting In A Loss Of Braking Ability, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170426
End Of Manufacture
20170619
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20180105
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc
Date Report Received
20171220
Make Campaign Number
W-6430 W-6431
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121