2009 Carriage Cameo recalls and problems
The 2009 Carriage Cameo has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Carriage dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 Carriage Cameo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 Carriage Cameo recalls
Recall 11V-439: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 10V-626: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 10V-484: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Carriage Cameo have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Carriage Cameo: 11V-439 (equipment), 10V-626 (equipment), 10V-484 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Carriage recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Carriage dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.