Carriage Carri Lite, Lite Series (1996-2001): Trailer hitches
Recall 02V312000 · Nov 19, 2002 · Carriage, Inc.
1,450
vehicles affected
1,450
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V312000
- Date
- Nov 19, 2002
- Maker
- Carriage, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,450
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- Model years
- 1996-2001
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.
What can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Carriage | Carri Lite | 1996-1999 |
| Carriage | Lite Series | 1997-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V312000?
2 models: Carriage Carri Lite (1996-1999), Carriage Lite Series (1997-2001), about 1,450 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.