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2004 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or carriage at 574-642-3622.

2004 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Lines And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain fifth wheel trailers, the liquid propane (lp) gas supply hose at the refrigerator was incorrectly positioned resulting in insufficient clearance between the supply hose and the refrigerator burner box/return line assembly.

Corrective Action

heat from the burner box/return line assembly could cause damage to the lp gas hose. this damage could lead to failure of the hose resulting in a fire or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition and secure the hose. owner notification began on june 4, 2004. owners should contact carriage at 1-800-895-0108.

2003 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or carriage at 574-642-3622.

2003 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a øjumperø or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners should contact samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or carriage at 1-574-642-3622.

2003 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Lines And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain fifth wheel trailers, the liquid propane (lp) gas supply hose at the refrigerator was incorrectly positioned resulting in insufficient clearance between the supply hose and the refrigerator burner box/return line assembly.

Corrective Action

heat from the burner box/return line assembly could cause damage to the lp gas hose. this damage could lead to failure of the hose resulting in a fire or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition and secure the hose. owner notification began on june 4, 2004. owners should contact carriage at 1-800-895-0108.

2002 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or carriage at 574-642-3622.

2002 Carriage Carri-Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or carriage at 1-574-642-4145.

2002 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Lines And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain fifth wheel trailers, the liquid propane (lp) gas supply hose at the refrigerator was incorrectly positioned resulting in insufficient clearance between the supply hose and the refrigerator burner box/return line assembly.

Corrective Action

heat from the burner box/return line assembly could cause damage to the lp gas hose. this damage could lead to failure of the hose resulting in a fire or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition and secure the hose. owner notification began on june 4, 2004. owners should contact carriage at 1-800-895-0108.

2001 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or carriage at 574-642-3622.

2001 Carriage Carri-Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or carriage at 1-574-642-4145.

2001 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle:Lpg Lines And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain fifth wheel trailers, the liquid propane (lp) gas supply hose at the refrigerator was incorrectly positioned resulting in insufficient clearance between the supply hose and the refrigerator burner box/return line assembly.

Corrective Action

heat from the burner box/return line assembly could cause damage to the lp gas hose. this damage could lead to failure of the hose resulting in a fire or personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition and secure the hose. owner notification began on june 4, 2004. owners should contact carriage at 1-800-895-0108.

2000 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Carriage Carri-Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or carriage at 1-574-642-4145.

1999 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Carriage Carri-Lite

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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 at 1-888-446-5157, stericycle at 1-317-860-1163, or carriage at 1-574-642-4145.

1998 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Carriage Carri Lite

Component

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain fifth wheel trailers may have an insufficient frame structure to support the pin box.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.