2000 Carriage Carri-Lite recalls and problems

The 2000 Carriage Carri-Lite has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Carriage dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Carriage Carri-Lite vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Carriage Carri-Lite recalls

Recall 07V-424: Equipment

Reported Sep 4, 2007 · 88 vehicles affected · CARRIAGE, INC

Problem: On certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Carriage will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or carriage at 1-574-642-4145.

Recall 01V-091: Equipment

Reported Jul 31, 2001 · 531 vehicles affected · CARRIAGE, INC

Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the AC electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

Fix: Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or carriage at 1-219-642-3272.

2000 Carriage Carri-Lite problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Trailer Hitches1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Carriage Carri-Lite complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Oct 15, 2007
On july 6th, I purchased a 36ft 2000 5th wheel trailer. On july 10th, the trailer has finished its vigorous inspection and is ready for the road. I made it as far as the florida/georgia line and all four of the tires blew due to dry-rot. All four of the tires were dated 1999. The entire bottom of trailer was ripped out. My ford f-350 has had to have the entire rear-end fixed & 6 new tires for my dully truck have had to be replaced as well. The 5th wheel had to sit at a truck stop until the dealership replaced the tires & towed the trailer back to them. For the damage that resulted under the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Carriage Carri-Lite have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Carriage Carri-Lite: 07V-424 (equipment), 01V-091 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Carriage Carri-Lite?

Owners report trailer hitches problems most often (1 reports), followed by tires (1).

Are Carriage recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Carriage dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.