Recall 00E011000: Structure, Body, Door, Hinge And Attachments

NHTSA recall 00E011000 · announced February 17, 2000 · Rudco · 1,604 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IF THE HINGES CRACK, THEY BECOME WEAK AND CAN FALL OFF THE TRAILER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

RUDCO WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE CONTAINERS WITH THE CRACKS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2000.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 RUDCO AT (800) 828-2234, EXTENSION 142. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.