NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Walker Trailer Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Walker Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Walker dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Walker Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Walker Trailer owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Walker Trailer, describing incidents dated June 19, 2009.

Most-cited components

Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10285808 · Filed September 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS BIG O TIRES WITH A SIZE 205/75/R14 ON A 2001 WANDERER LIGHT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXCHANGE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT AN…

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WALKER/WEBB WHEEL/BRAKE DRUMS

NHTSA #04V083000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum · NHTSA notice

Reported February 11, 2004 · WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO INC.

Potentially affected: 1 vehicle

Vehicles built January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SANITARY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

WEBB WHEEL WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WEBB WHEEL AT 1-800-633-3256 OR WALKER AT 1-800-356-5734.

Notes

CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

WALKER/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES

NHTSA #02V139015 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Check Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2002 · WALKER EQUIPMENT

Potentially affected: 194 vehicles

Vehicles built February 1, 2000 – April 30, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.

Manufacturer remedy

BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 OR WALKER AT 608-562-5767.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Walker Trailer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Walker Trailer.

Tires

ODI #10285808

Incident: June 19, 2009 · Filed: September 30, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS BIG O TIRES WITH A SIZE 205/75/R14 ON A 2001 WANDERER LIGHT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXCHANGE THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $84.00. HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR HE NOTICED THAT THE REST OF THE TREAD ON THE OTHER TIRES WERE SEPARATING. HE STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE TIRES THAT HAVE FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6000. UPDATED 10/23/09 *BF UPDATED 10/23/09

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