Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V048000 Reported January 20, 2017

Underride guard may detach from trailer

Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc · Structure · 543 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V048000
Manufacturer Campaign
W-6225, W-6279
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
543
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 20, 2017
Completion Rate
92.45

Defect 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 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V048000 or campaign W-6225, W-6279.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V048000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V048000?

NHTSA recall 17V048000 was issued by Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc on January 20, 2017. It addresses: Underride guard may detach from trailer. The recall affects approximately 543 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Walker Stainless Equipment Company Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V048000 or the manufacturer campaign number W-6225, W-6279. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.