1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
The 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (2 complaints), Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE, potentially affecting up to 2,069 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 →Recall 01V091008 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 531 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Recall 07V424000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 88 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS; SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE TRAILER WAS PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION; THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SPRING SHACKLE ON THE RIGHT REAR END HAD FRACTURED OUT OF PLACE WHERE IT WAS WELDED INTO THE FRAME. A CHUNK OF FRAME FRACTURED OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO A NURSERY COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT'S SON BROUGHT A PORTABLE WELDER AND REPAIRED THE TRAILER BY WELDING THE CHUNK OF FRAME BACK TO THE MAIN FRAME AND PLATED IT WITH STEEL PLATES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE TRAILER WAS A YEAR:1999, MANUFACTURER:CARRIAGE, MODEL:CARRILITE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 50-MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, RADIAL, R4S, SIZE# LT235/8516 ,DOT#VD0R65C488. DEALER STATED THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE ON THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL FOR THE PIN BOX 02V-312000 RECALL BECAUSE TO THE LENGTH OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE TASK. SERIAL #13154. *NLM
FIFTH WHEEL CONTAINS A DEXTER AXLE ASSEMBLY, A DEFECT WITHIN THE AXLE UNIT CAUSED THE SHOCKS TO CHAFE/CUT THE ELECTRIC LINE TO THE BRAKES, PARTS FELL OUT AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY/LOCK UP OCCURRED, DAMAGE TO CONSUMERS 1999 F350 AS A RESULT OF FAILURES. YH
WHILE BACKING OUT FRAME TORE LOOSE FROM STRAP HANGER WHICH RIPPED PART OF THE FRAME. STRAP HANGER WAS WELDED BACK TO THE FRAME. WELDER WAS NOT ABLE TO GUARANTEE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CARRIAGE CARRI LITE
- 1995 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 2 complaints
- 1996 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 3 complaints
- 1997 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 10 complaints
- 1998 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 0 complaints
- 1999 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE (current)
- 2000 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 2 complaints
- 2001 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 1 complaint
- 2002 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 0 complaints
- 2003 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 0 complaints
- 2004 CARRIAGE CARRI LITE — 0 complaints
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- 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