1997 Carriage Carri Lite Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Carriage Carri Lite, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Carriage Carri Lite
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
Certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Carriage Carri Lite have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer stated the weld holding the king pin to the hitch cracked. Consumer called the manufacturer, but manufacturer refused to deal with the problem. Consumer felt it was a manufacturer's defect. C”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2004 · Trailer hitches
“Consumer stated that the weld holding the king pin to the hitch cracked. Consumer called the manufacturer, but manufacturer refused to dealer with the problem. Consumer felt it was a manufacturer's de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2004 · Trailer hitches
Compare Carriage Carri Lite model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Carriage Carri Lite model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Carriage Carri Lite | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Carriage Carri Lite | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Carriage Carri Lite | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 Carriage Carri Lite | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 Carriage Carri Lite | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Carriage Carri Lite | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Carriage Carri Lite | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Carriage Carri Lite | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Carriage Carri Lite | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Carriage Carri Lite | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Carriage Carri Lite | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Carriage Carri Lite
How do I know if my 1997 Carriage Carri Lite has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Carriage Carri Lite; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Carriage dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V312000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Carriage models
- Cameo23 complaints
- Compass4 complaints
- Carri-Go1 complaints
- Carriage1 complaints
- Carriage Lite1 complaints
- Carriage LS1 complaints
- LS1 complaints
- LS Fifth Wheel Trailer1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.