0 RUDCO DOOR
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall Title: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall Date: 2000-02-17
0 RUDCO DOOR NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 00E011000
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall Manufacturer: RUDCO PRODUCTS, INC.
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall Component(s): STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1604
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
0 RUDCO DOOR Recall 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).