Carriage, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Carriage, Inc. in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 19, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARRIAGE/PIN BOX

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT FRAME STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE PIN BOX.

NHTSA ID: 02V312000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 1,450

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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