Recall 11V439000: 2009–2011 Carriage Carri Lite and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 26, 2011

Manufacturer

CARRIAGE, INC

Potentially affected

596vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

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

Carriage is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 cameo, carri-lite, model year 2010-2011 royals, and model year 2009 domani 5th wheel trailers with generator transfer switches. The generator transfer switch may not be manufactured or installed to the proper specification causing a potential for excessive heat build up inside the switch.

Possible consequence

The elevated electrical loads may cause overheating of the lugs and degrading of the electrical connections. If enough heat builds up inside the switch, the switch could melt and catch fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the generator transfer switches and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. Owners may contact carriage at 1-574-642-3622.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Carriage Cameo0 complaints
• 2010 Carriage Cameo3 complaints
• 2011 Carriage Cameo2 complaints
• 2009 Carriage Carri Lite1 complaints
• 2010 Carriage Carri Lite0 complaints
• 2011 Carriage Carri Lite0 complaints