1996-2001 Carriage Carri Lite and Carriage Lite Series recall: fifth wheel assembly
Carriage, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 19, 2002. It covers about 1,450 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,450
- reported
- Nov 19, 2002
- owners notified
- Apr 30, 2003
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V312000
Is there a recall on the 1996-2001 Carriage Carri Lite and Carriage Lite Series fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 02V312000, reported on November 19, 2002, covers about 1,450 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V312000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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