1998 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE

1 recalls — 0 complaints

02V312000 Nov 19, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.
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.
1,450 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CARRIAGE, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CARRIAGE CARRI LITE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE02059 Opened: Aug 1, 2002 — Closed: Nov 22, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
FIFTH WHEEL KINGPIN BOX BROKEN WELDS
There is no summary currently available

CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CARRIAGE CARRI LITE across all model years (1996–2004).

15 Total Recalls
25 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2004 2 1 View
2003 3 0 View
2002 2 0 View
2001 2 1 View
2000 1 1 View
1999 2 7 View
1998 (current) 1 0
1997 1 10 View
1996 1 2 View
1995 0 2 View
1992 0 1 View

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