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2005 Carriage Cameo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2005 Carriage Cameo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

6

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Cameo years?

Cameo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 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, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Carriage Cameo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels350%
Other117%
Body & Structure117%
Transmission117%

Does the 2005 Carriage Cameo have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V626000OtherDecember 17, 2010 · 2,360 units

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

10V484000OtherOctober 14, 2010 · 394 units

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.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

05V400000Tires & WheelsSeptember 14, 2005 · 99 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.

Consequence

THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

CARRIAGE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE RIMS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 1-574-642-3622.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 6, 2008

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 9, 2005

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 9, 2005

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 24, 2005

2005 Carriage Cameo — common questions

Is the 2005 Carriage Cameo reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Carriage Cameo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Carriage Cameo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2005 Carriage Cameo under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.