Recall 02V312000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 1996-2001 CARRIAGE LITE SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,450 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V312000 |
| Manufacturer | CARRIAGE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,450 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for CARRIAGE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V626000 | 2004 CARRIAGE ROYALS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2,360 | |
| 10V484000 | 2003 CARRIAGE CAMEO | EQUIPMENT | 394 | |
| 08V260000 | 2001 CARRIAGE ROYALS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 187 | |
| 05V400000 | 2005 CARRIAGE CAMEO | WHEELS:RIM | 99 | |
| 04V206000 | 2001 CARRIAGE LS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 381 | |
| 01V091008 | 2000 CARRIAGE CAMEO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 531 | |
| 03V408000 | 2002 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2,447 | |
| 04V353000 | 2002 CARRIAGE CAMEO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,205 | |
| 07V424000 | 2000 CARRIAGE CARRI-LITE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 88 | |
| 11V439000 | 2009 CARRIAGE CARRI-LITE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 596 |