NHTSA recall 02V312000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Carriage Carri Lite and 1 more
Reported Nov 19, 20021,450 vehicles affectedCARRIAGE, INC.
The defect
Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.
The risk
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.
The 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.