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2009 Carriage Carri-Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Carriage Carri-Lite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Carri-Lite years?

Carri-Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 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, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Carriage Carri-Lite problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2009 Carriage Carri-Lite have recalls?

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

11V439000OtherAugust 26, 2011 · 596 units

Defect

CARRIAGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 CAMEO, CARRI-LITE, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 ROYALS, AND MODEL YEAR 2009 DOMANI 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS WITH GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCHES. THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCH MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED OR INSTALLED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP INSIDE THE SWITCH.

Consequence

THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. IF ENOUGH HEAT BUILDS UP INSIDE THE SWITCH, THE SWITCH COULD MELT AND CATCH FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GENERATOR TRANSFER SWITCHES AND REPLACE THEM AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIAGE AT 1-574-642-3622.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CARRIAGE CARRI-LITE RV, MODEL NUMBER: 36SBQ, EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR G614RST TIRES, SIZE LT235/85R16 AND DOT NUMBER: MJOR610W0308. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE REAR AND FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND SHRED INTO PIECES. THE TIRES FLEW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 26, 2011

2009 Carriage Carri-Lite — common questions

Is the 2009 Carriage Carri-Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Carriage Carri-Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Carriage Carri-Lite. 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.