Vehicle recall 02V312000 · November 19, 2002
Carriage Lite Series and Carri Lite
Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V312000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2002
- Filed by
- CARRIAGE, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 30, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,450
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Vehicles covered
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