1996 Carriage Carri Lite
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Carriage Carri Lite. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite. Newest first.
Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
1996 carriage carri-lite had two separate tire blow outs.*mr the tire were purchased om may 4, 2004.
- Service brakes, electric
Adjuster springs on the electric brakes wore out, causing the brake adjuster drop into the brake drum . also, brake drums have been replaced three times. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Welds on the spring hangerds onto the frame broke causing poor stability.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fifth wheel kingpin box broken welds
There is no summary currently available
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