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2003 Carriage CameoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Carriage Cameo, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Carriage Cameo has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 Carriage Cameo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-353 · Jul 20, 2004 · 1,205 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-408 · Oct 20, 2003 · 2,447 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Carriage.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Cameo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cameo median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Carriage Cameo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WHEELS CRACKING AND BREAKINGPE05030 · closed Sep 14, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-400
In owners' words

What Cameo owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING, THE AIR CUSHION PIN BOX CAME APART LEAVING THE TRAILER LOOSE.*MR THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE TWO 1/4 GRADE 5 BOLTS WHICH HELD THE PIN BOX HAD BROKEN AND FALLEN OUT. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BOLTS WITH LARGER ONES. *JB
Complaint 10081852 · Jul 6, 2004
THE VEHICLE IS A CAMEO LXI RECREATIONAL TRAVEL TRAILER, WHICH MAY NOT FALL IN YOUR JURISDICTION. I UNDERSTAND, AFTER SOME RESEARCH, THAT THE KY LEMON LAW APPLIES TO AUTOMOBILES ONLY. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF THERE WERE SOME APPLICABLE LAW THAT WOULD ALLOW ME RECOURSE WITHOUT HAVING TO FILE SUIT. THIS…
Complaint 10069852 · Jan 15, 2004

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