2005 Carriage Cameo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Power Train:axle Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2010-12-17 · campaign 10V626000 · 2,360 vehicles
Defect: CARRIAGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: CARRIAGE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Equipment 2010-10-14 · campaign 10V484000 · 394 vehicles
Defect: CARRIAGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: CARRIAGE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
What owners report
2008-09-01 · Tires · 15,000 mi“we experienced a tread separation blowout on our 2005 car-light 5th wheel trailer with only 15000 miles on the goodyear g614 rst tires. tire pressure was checked to be the specified 110 lbs that morning, and at the outset of every trip. goodyear settled for full replacement price on a new tire plus damages to the trailer of about $2100. *tr…”
2005-11-13 · Tires“1. june 28, 2005, i purchased a 5th wheel with goodyear marathon tires, st235/80-r16, load range "d". august 9,2005, i blew a tire on the 5th wheel, while traveling in wyoming. in late september, all four rims were replaced "under warranty. in late september, i blew a second tire which was mounted on the new aluminum rims. the gvwr of the tr…”
2005-09-04 · Power Train:axle Assembly“i purchased a 4x6 trailer made by doolittle trailer manufacturing from a fort smith dealer. the paper work, including the title, information inspection package, and the gvwr on the trailer tongue stated the trailer was rated for 2990 gross vehicle weight rating. trailer was purchased with the understanding that it would gross this much weight. a…”
2005-05-26 · Tires“dt: cargo trailer, fender has lights on them and the screws that hold them on are long and they hit the tires when vehicle hits bumps. the right rear tire has been damaged by the screw. dealer gave caller the manufacturer's phone #, and called them. they have not called him back . manufacturer was not in our list. carry-on trailer corp. 1-800-2…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.