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1999 Carriage Carri-Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite — 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.

7

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Carri-Lite years?

Carri-Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted10 complaints1992: 1 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 3 complaints1997: 10 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Carri-Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes229%
Body & Structure229%
Steering114%
Tires & Wheels114%
Transmission114%

Does the 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite have recalls?

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

07V424000OtherSeptember 4, 2007 · 88 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

CARRIAGE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR CARRIAGE AT 1-574-642-4145.

02V312000Trailer HitchNovember 19, 2002 · 1,450 units

Defect

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

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

“WHILE BACKING OUT FRAME TORE LOOSE FROM STRAP HANGER WHICH RIPPED PART OF THE FRAME. STRAP HANGER WAS WELDED BACK TO THE FRAME. WELDER WAS NOT ABLE TO GUARANTEE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 16, 2000

“WHILE DRIVING AT 50-MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, RADIAL, R4S, SIZE# LT235/8516 ,DOT#VD0R65C488. DEALER STATED THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE ON THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 4, 2003

“FIFTH WHEEL CONTAINS A DEXTER AXLE ASSEMBLY, A DEFECT WITHIN THE AXLE UNIT CAUSED THE SHOCKS TO CHAFE/CUT THE ELECTRIC LINE TO THE BRAKES, PARTS FELL OUT AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY/LOCK UP OCCURRED, DAMAGE TO CONSUMERS 1999 F350 AS A RESULT OF FAILURES. YH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission

“THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL FOR THE PIN BOX 02V-312000 RECALL BECAUSE TO THE LENGTH OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE TASK. SERIAL #13154. *NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering

1999 Carriage Carri-Lite — common questions

Is the 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1999 Carriage Carri-Lite 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.