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2000 CARRIAGE LITE SERIES Recall - Campaign #02V312000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 CARRIAGE LITE SERIES RECALL - #02V312000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2000 CARRIAGE LITE SERIES
Manufacturer CARRIAGE, INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 11/26/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 4/30/2003
# Affected 1,450
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
 
Description CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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