1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
2 recalls — 7 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.
01V091008 Jul 31, 2001
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR ... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 25, 2006
Incident date: Feb 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS; SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE TRAILER WAS PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION; THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SPRING SHACKLE ON THE RIGHT REAR END HAD FRACTURED OUT OF PLACE WHERE IT WAS WELDED INTO THE FRAM... Read more
TIRES
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Nov 4, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 50-MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, RADIAL, R4S, SIZE# LT235/8516 ,DOT#VD0R65C488. DEALER STATED THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE ON THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
May 15, 2003
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL FOR THE PIN BOX 02V-312000 RECALL BECAUSE TO THE LENGTH OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE TASK. SERIAL #13154. *NLM
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 6, 2000
FIFTH WHEEL CONTAINS A DEXTER AXLE ASSEMBLY, A DEFECT WITHIN THE AXLE UNIT CAUSED THE SHOCKS TO CHAFE/CUT THE ELECTRIC LINE TO THE BRAKES, PARTS FELL OUT AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY/LOCK UP OCCURRED, DAMAGE TO CONSUMERS 1999 F350 AS A RESULT OF FAILURES. YH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 16, 2000
WHILE BACKING OUT FRAME TORE LOOSE FROM STRAP HANGER WHICH RIPPED PART OF THE FRAME. STRAP HANGER WAS WELDED BACK TO THE FRAME. WELDER WAS NOT ABLE TO GUARANTEE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
BRAKES LOCK UP MAKING TIRE SLID. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
PLACEMENT OF BRAKE LINES CAUSED THEM TO BE CUT BY THE SHOCKS. NLM
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
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
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