DRV MOBILE SUITE 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Drv Suites
NHTSA Campaign: 21V733000 SAFETY RECALL
715 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2021
Safety Issue:

DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers. The brake caliper retaining clips may bend or warp while braking, causing the caliper to become unseated.

Potential Risk:
An unseated brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the caliper retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2021. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DRV dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DRV
Notice Date: Nov 11, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2021
Drv Suites
NHTSA Campaign: 17V753000 SAFETY RECALL
7.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Safety Issue:

DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2007-2018 Elite Suites, 2014-2018 Full House, 2003-2018 Mobile Suites, 2010-2018 Mobile Suite Estates, 2006-2012 Select Suite, 2013-2016 Tradition, and 2017 Travel Suites recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
DRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-574-457-6472, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DRV dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DRV
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Drv Suites
Campaign: 11385995 Other
Jan 1, 2021
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

1 JULY 2019 ENTERING BILLINGS MT WE LOST OUR BRAKES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. STOPPED AT RV DEALER WHO ADDED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN EUGENE OR 15 JULY 2019. RV DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES, ONLY FOUND THE BRAKES PADS TO BE WORN OUT (REPLACED). FOUND OUT LATER THEY HAD TOPPED OFF THE BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN PORT ORANGE FL 5 OCT 2019. TOOK TO ANOTHER RV DEALER AND FOUND THE BRAKE LINE FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE OR 5TH WHEEL HAD SMALL HOLES AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. REPLACED BRAKE LINE. BRAKES STILL WORKING AS OF TODAY.

Corrective Action:

1 JULY 2019 ENTERING BILLINGS MT WE LOST OUR BRAKES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. STOPPED AT RV DEALER WHO ADDED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN EUGENE OR 15 JULY 2019. RV DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES, ONLY FOUND THE BRAKES PADS TO BE WORN OUT (REPLACED). FOUND OUT LATER THEY HAD TOPPED OFF THE BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN PORT ORANGE FL 5 OCT 2019. TOOK TO ANOTHER RV DEALER AND FOUND THE BRAKE LINE FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE OR 5TH WHEEL HAD SMALL HOLES AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. REPLACED BRAKE LINE. BRAKES STILL WORKING AS OF TODAY.

Additional Notes:

1 JULY 2019 ENTERING BILLINGS MT WE LOST OUR BRAKES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. STOPPED AT RV DEALER WHO ADDED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN EUGENE OR 15 JULY 2019. RV DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES, ONLY FOUND THE BRAKES PADS TO BE WORN OUT (REPLACED). FOUND OUT LATER THEY HAD TOPPED OFF THE BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN PORT ORANGE FL 5 OCT 2019. TOOK TO ANOTHER RV DEALER AND FOUND THE BRAKE LINE FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE OR 5TH WHEEL HAD SMALL HOLES AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. REPLACED BRAKE LINE. BRAKES STILL WORKING AS OF TODAY.

Manufacturer: DRV
Mfg Campaign: 11385995
Notice Date: Jan 1, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 1, 2021

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