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NHTSARecalled 2017-12-20

Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Is my product affected?

2018 WALKER TANK TRAILER

  • Brand WALKER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Walker Stainless Equipment Company LLC is recalling certain 2018 Tank Trailers equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these vehicles may not be properly torqued, which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange, resulting in loss of braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

To address this issue, Walker has notified owners and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace any loose or missing ones at no charge. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Affected owners should contact Walker customer service at 1-800-356-5734 for recall service. Walker's recall numbers are W-6430 and W-6431.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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