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2002 Carriage LSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Carriage LS, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Carriage LS has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

2002 Carriage LS 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

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 04V-206 · May 4, 2004 · 381 vehicles

Risk. HEAT FROM THE BURNER BOX/RETURN LINE ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LP GAS HOSE.

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

2002 vs. every other LS 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 LS median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LS owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN THE RECREATIONAL TRAVEL TRAILER WAS BEING TOWED, THE BRAKES ON THE TRAILER ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED EVERY FEW SECONDS. THE TRAILER IS BEING TOWED BY A DODGE F350 PICK UP 2001. THE TRAILER'S MODEL IS LS36K13. *NM
Complaint 10083465 · Jul 22, 2004 · 4,000 miles

Own a 2002 LS?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.