While traveling, the air cushion pin box came apart leaving the trailer loose.*mr the consumer discovered that the two 1/4 grade 5 bolts which held the pin box had broken and fallen out. The consumer replaced the bolts with larger ones.
The worst 2003 Carriage Cameo problems
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- Body2
- Engine1
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- Body2
- Engine1
Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Carriage is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Carriage is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1‑888‑346‑7539.
Recall number 10V484000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- Risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- Remedy
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners should contact samsung at 1‑800‑932‑3837 or carriage at 1‑574‑642‑3622.
Recall number 04V353000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- Risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- Remedy
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or carriage at 574‑642‑3622.
Recall number 03V408000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Wheels cracking and breaking
Carriage, inc. Has filed defect notice 05v‑400 pertaining to defects found in certain 16 chrome plated steel wheels that wereinstalled as original equipment between march 2005 and july 2005 in 86 model year 2005 cameo fifth wheel recreational vehicles and 19 wheels sold as replacement parts (to service 13 vehicles) during this same period.tredit tire, carriage inc.'s supplier of tire and wheel assemblies, had investigated the reason(s) for the cracked and broken wheels, determined the cause(s), and notified carriage, inc. Of their findings on august 30, 2005.in the course of investigation pe05-030, carriage, inc. Has informed odi that some wheels installed in model year 2003 and 2004 cameo and carri-lite vehicles have also been reported cracked, broken, and/or leaking. These vehicles are not currently addressed by campaign 05v‑400.accordingly, odi will examine the issue of thosewheels installed in carriage vehicles manufactured prior to march 2005 and not currently addressed by campaign o5v-400 and takeaction, if appropriate.
PE05030
What 2003 Carriage Cameo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle is a cameo lxi recreational travel trailer, which may not fall in your jurisdiction. I understand, after some research, that the ky lemon law applies to automobiles only. I would appreciate if there were some applicable law that would allow me recourse without having to file suit. This is a brand new 2003 trailer, and the problems started from the beginning. The dealer was informed immediately of the problems, and the manufacturer was informed immediately also. The run-a-round has been incredible to say the least. We have received help from a dealer that did not sale us the trailer, but did some warranty work, so there are honest people out there who honor their calling and workmanship. If help is available, I would appreciate it.
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Questions about the 2003 Carriage Cameo
Is the 2003 Carriage Cameo reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Carriage Cameo, close to a typical Cameo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Carriage Cameo?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Carriage Cameo have?
3 recalls, covering equipment.
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