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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V439000·Announced 2011-08-26

Carriage Recalls Fifth-Wheel Trailers Due to Generator Transfer Switch Fire Risk

Carriage is recalling specific 2009-2011 fifth-wheel trailers because the generator transfer switch may overheat and catch fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the switch could melt and catch fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Carriage, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 CAMEO, CARRI-LITE, model year 2010-2011 ROYALS, and model year 2009 DOMANI 5th wheel trailers. The recall involves 596 units equipped with generator transfer switches that may not have been manufactured or installed to the proper specification.

The defect causes a potential for excessive heat build-up inside the switch. Elevated electrical loads may cause overheating of the lugs and degrading of the electrical connections. If enough heat builds up, the switch could melt and catch fire.

Dealers will inspect the generator transfer switches and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Carriage at 1-574-642-3622 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CARRIAGE CARRI-LITE, CAMEO, DOMANI, ROYALS
Brand
CARRIAGE
Manufacturer
CARRIAGE, INC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
596

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CARRI-LITE
  • CAMEO
  • DOMANI
  • ROYALS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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