Carriage Carriage 2003
Model Carriage made in 2003 by Carriage got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2003
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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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V626000 | CARRIAGE, INC | V (Vehicle) | 2360 | 03/09/2011 | MFR | CARRIAGE, INC | 12/17/2010 | 12/17/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Carriage 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Carriage 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V424000 | CARRIAGE, INC | V (Vehicle) | 88 | ODI | CARRIAGE, INC | 09/04/2007 | 09/13/2007 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Carriage will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or carriage at 1-574-642-4145. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V206000 | CARRIAGE, INC | from 05/20/2002 to 03/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 381 | 06/04/2004 | MFR | CARRIAGE, INC | 05/04/2004 | 05/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fifth wheel trailers, the liquid propane (lp) gas supply hose at the refrigerator was incorrectly positioned resulting in insufficient clearance between the supply hose and the refrigerator burner box/return line assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Heat from the burner box/return line assembly could cause damage to the lp gas hose. this damage could lead to failure of the hose resulting in a fire or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition and secure the hose. owner notification began on june 4, 2004. owners should contact carriage at 1-800-895-0108. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||