RUDCO PRODUCTS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by RUDCO PRODUCTS, INC. in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

February 17, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

RUDCO/CONTAINER DOORS

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.

NHTSA ID: 00E011000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,604

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

RUDCO WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE CONTAINERS WITH THE CRACKS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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