1997 Carriage Lite Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Carriage Lite Series. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Carriage Lite Series
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Carriage Lite Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Carriage Lite Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Carriage Lite Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Carriage Lite Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Carriage Lite Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Carriage Lite Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Carriage Lite Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Carriage Lite Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Carriage Lite Series
How do I know if my 1997 Carriage Lite Series 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 Lite Series; 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
- Carri Lite20 complaints
- Compass4 complaints
- Carri-Go1 complaints
- Carriage1 complaints
- Carriage Lite1 complaints
- Carriage LS1 complaints
- LS1 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.