Carriage Carri-lite 2009

Model Carri-lite made in 2009 by Carriage got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
11V439000CARRIAGE, INCfrom 01/01/2009 to 10/31/2010V (Vehicle)596MFRCARRIAGE, INC08/26/201108/26/2011
Defect SummaryCarriage 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.
Consequence SummaryIf enough heat builds up inside the switch, the switch could melt and catch fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V626000CARRIAGE, INC V (Vehicle)236003/09/2011MFRCARRIAGE, INC12/17/201012/17/2010
Defect SummaryCarriage is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence SummaryThe sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Corrective SummaryCarriage is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on march 9, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
11/26/201175000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 carriage carri-lite rv, model number: 36sbq, equipped with goodyear g614rst tires, size lt235/85r16 and dot number: mjor610w0308. the contact was driving 65 mph when the rear and front driver side tires experienced tread separation and shred into pieces. the tires flew from under the vehicle but there were ni injuries. the contact merged to the shoulder where he changed the tire and installed the spare. there were no road hazards that contributed to the failure. the tire manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. the contact was advised that a representative would be sent to retrieve the tires for inspection. the tire failure mileage was 30,000. the vehicle failure mileage was 75,000.
11/26/201175000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 carriage carri-lite rv, model number: 36sbq, equipped with goodyear g614rst tires, size lt235/85r16 and dot number: mjor610w0308. the contact was driving 65 mph when the rear and front driver side tires experienced tread separation and shred into pieces. the tires flew from under the vehicle but there were ni injuries. the contact merged to the shoulder where he changed the tire and installed the spare. there were no road hazards that contributed to the failure. the tire manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. the contact was advised that a representative would be sent to retrieve the tires for inspection. the tire failure mileage was 30,000. the vehicle failure mileage was 75,000. kmj
11/26/201175000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 carriage carri-lite model#36sbq with goodyear g614rst, size lt235/85r16. dot number:mjor610w0308. the contact was driving 65 mph when the thread separated from the driver rear tire and the driver front tire causing it to shred to pieces. it ripped out the bottom of the trailer but no one was injuried. the contact merged to the shoulder where he changed the tire and installed the spare tire. there were no road hazards. the dealer was out of business. the tire manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed#469560. a representative will come out to pickup the tires. the tire mileages was 30,000. the vehicle failure mileage was 75,000. mw