Carriage Carri Lite 1996
Model Carri Lite made in 1996 by Carriage got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, electric, structure. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V312000 | CARRIAGE, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1450 | 04/30/2003 | ODI | CARRIAGE, INC | 11/19/2002 | 11/26/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE02059 | CARRIAGE, INC | 08/01/2002 | 11/22/2002 | FIFTH WHEEL KINGPIN BOX BROKEN WELDS | 02V312000 | |
| Allege that the fifth wheel pin box metal is cracking and the welds are failing. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 05/13/1999 | |||
| Adjuster springs on the electric brakes wore out, causing the brake adjuster drop into the brake drum . also, brake drums have been replaced three times. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Welds on the spring hangerds onto the frame broke causing poor stability. | |||