1996 carriage carri-lite had two separate tire blow outs.*mr the tire were purchased om may 4, 2004.
The worst 1996 Carriage Carri Lite problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.
- 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.
Recall number 02V312000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fifth wheel kingpin box broken welds
There is no summary currently available
PE02059
What 1996 Carriage Carri Lite owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Welds on the spring hangerds onto the frame broke causing poor stability.
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Questions about the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite
Is the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite, 3.0 times a typical Carri Lite model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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