Does the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Carriage Carri Lite recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Carriage dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Carriage Carri Lite recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Carriage been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Carriage dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Carriage Carri Lite recalls, newest first

November 19, 2002NHTSA 02V3120001,450 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electric1
Service brakes1
Structure › Frame and members1
Tires1

Other Carriage Carri Lite years

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Carriage Carri Lite recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Carriage dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Carriage Carri Lite?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.