Vehicle recall 17V048000 · January 20, 2017
2014-2017 Walker Food Grade Tank Trailer
The weld joints that attach the underride guard to the trailer frame may crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V048000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 2017
- Filed by
- Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- W-6225, W-6279
- Owner notification
- February 8, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 543
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Walker Food Grade Tank Trailer (2014-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Has your Walker been repaired?
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