Recall 11V439000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2009-2011 CARRIAGE CARRI-LITE
RECALL This recall affects up to 596 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V439000 |
| Manufacturer | CARRIAGE, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 596 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CARRIAGE 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.
Safety Consequence
THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. IF ENOUGH HEAT BUILDS UP INSIDE THE SWITCH, THE SWITCH COULD MELT AND CATCH FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS 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.
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 | |
| 02V312000 | 2001 CARRIAGE LITE SERIES | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 1,450 | |
| 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 |