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1999 Carriage Cameo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1999 Carriage Cameo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Cameo years?

Cameo NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted6 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 4 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 1 complaints
Cameo NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Carriage Cameo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 1999 Carriage Cameo have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V091008OtherJuly 31, 2001 · 531 units

Defect

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. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.

Consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR CARRIAGE AT 1-219-642-3272.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE BECAME FLAT WHILE PARKED. THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF TREAD SEPARATION. THEN WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE POURING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THAT TIRE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 17, 2006

1999 Carriage Cameo — common questions

Is the 1999 Carriage Cameo reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Carriage Cameo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Carriage Cameo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.