Carriage Carri Lite 1998
Model Carri Lite made in 1998 by Carriage got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 1998
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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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. |