Safety Recalls of Carriage LS Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Carriage LS. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Carriage LS.

NHTSA Recall #: 04V206000; May. 4, 2004

Heat from the burner box/return line assembly could cause damage to the lp gas hose. This damage could lead to failure of the hose resulting in a fire or personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Carriage Cameo, 2001 Carriage Carri Lite, 2002 Carriage Carri Lite, 2003 Carriage Carri Lite, 2004 Carriage Carri Lite, 2003 Carriage Carriage, 2004 Carriage Carriage, 2001 Carriage LS, 2002 Carriage LS
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: On certain fifth wheel trailers, the liquid propane (lp) gas supply hose at the refrigerator was incorrectly positioned resulting in insufficient clearance between the supply hose and the refrigerator burner box/return line assembly. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 03V408000; Oct. 20, 2003

An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Carriage Cameo, 2002 Carriage Cameo, 2003 Carriage Cameo, 2004 Carriage Cameo, 2001 Carriage Carri Lite, 2002 Carriage Carri Lite, 2003 Carriage Carri Lite, 2004 Carriage Carri Lite, 2001 Carriage LS, 2002 Carriage LS, 2003 Carriage LS, 2004 Carriage LS
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall Summary: On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire.... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 01V091008; Jul. 31, 2001

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Carriage Cameo, 2000 Carriage Cameo, 1999 Carriage Carri Lite, 2000 Carriage Carri Lite, 1999 Carriage LS, 2000 Carriage LS
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall goto detail
Table 1. Historical Recalls of Carriage LS Vehicles
Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 4, 2004   Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Lines And Fittings 381
Oct. 20, 2003   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 2,447
Jul. 31, 2001   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 531


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Carriage LS Model Years
Model# Recalls
2004 Carriage LS 1
2003 Carriage LS 1
2002 Carriage LS 2
2001 Carriage LS 2
2000 Carriage LS 1
1999 Carriage LS 1