Recall 02V312000: 1996–1999 Carriage Carri Lite

Report received

Nov 19, 2002

Manufacturer

CARRIAGE, INC.

Potentially affected

1,450vehicles

Model years

1996–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.

Possible consequence

Over time stress cracks could begin to occur at the frame insertion points and front cross structure surrounding the pin box (hitch). This could result in the trailer becoming partially or fully detached from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will install a reinforcement kit to the frame structure surrounding the pin box. Owner notification began april 30, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact carriage at 1-800-895-0108.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Carriage Carri Lite3 complaints
• 1997 Carriage Carri Lite4 complaints
• 1998 Carriage Carri Lite0 complaints
• 1999 Carriage Carri Lite6 complaints