Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Roll-Off Container Doors For ConstruCTIon Trailers. Improperly Tempered Steel Flat Bars Were Installed. The Steel Used For The Hinge Of The Container Doors When Welded, Becomes Brittle. This Creates A Risk That The Steel May Crack, Causing The Entire Door To Fall Off Unexpectedly.
Make Of Vehicle
RUDCO
Model Of Vehicle
DOOR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E011000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
If The Hinges Crack, They Become Weak And Can Fall Off The Trailer Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Rudco Will Inspect And Repair The Containers With The Cracks.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rudco Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980914
End Of Manufacture
19990315
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1604
Date Owners Notified
20000927
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Rudco Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000217