1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
The 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly (2 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE, potentially affecting up to 1,450 vehicles.
Recall 02V312000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 1,450 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATED THE WELD HOLDING THE KING PIN TO THE HITCH CRACKED. CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER FELT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO BE INSPECTED BECAUSE IT HAD TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE IT COULD BE MOVED.*AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WELD HOLDING THE KING PIN TO THE HITCH CRACKED. CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO DEALER WITH THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER FELT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BECAUSE IT HAD TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE IT COULD BE MOVED. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE BLOW OUT. *MR WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. APPROXIMATELY 19 DAYS LATER THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. *SCC *JB
THE PLASTIC COVER HOLDING ON TANKS SPLIT AND OPENED UP INTO 2 PLACES.*JB
CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS EXPERIENCING A GROUND FAULT PROBLEM, WHEN PLUGGING INTO A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT, THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD BE THROWN, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MANUFACTURER THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED BY SOMEONE ELSE.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
- 1992 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 1 complaint
- 1995 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 2 complaints
- 1996 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 3 complaints
- 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE (current)
- 1998 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 0 complaints
- 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 7 complaints
- 2000 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 2 complaints
- 2001 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 1 complaint
- 2002 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 0 complaints
Other CARRIAGE Models
- CARRIAGE CAMEO — 27 total complaints
- CARRIAGE COMPASS — 4 total complaints
- CARRIAGE CARRI-GO — 1 total complaint
- CARRIAGE CARRIAGE — 1 total complaint
- CARRIAGE CARRIAGE LITE — 1 total complaint
- CARRIAGE CARRIAGE LS — 1 total complaint
- CARRIAGE LS — 1 total complaint
- CARRIAGE LS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER — 1 total complaint