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Drv Suites
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2021
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsDrv Suites
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 DRV Mobile Suite Fifth Wheel RV, Model Number: 40KSSB4. The contact stated that while disassembling the wheels to perform a recall repair, he noticed that 3 of the 4 outboard brake pads were missing friction materials. The contact replaced the brake pads himself. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,400.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 DRV Mobile Suite Fifth Wheel RV, Model Number: 40KSSB4. The contact stated that while disassembling the wheels to perform a recall repair, he noticed that 3 of the 4 outboard brake pads were missing friction materials. The contact replaced the brake pads himself. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,400.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 DRV Mobile Suite Fifth Wheel RV, Model Number: 40KSSB4. The contact stated that while disassembling the wheels to perform a recall repair, he noticed that 3 of the 4 outboard brake pads were missing friction materials. The contact replaced the brake pads himself. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,400.
Mfg Campaign: 11456949
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2022
Drv Suites
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE FIFTH WHEEL RV, MODEL NUMBER: 40KSSB4. WHILE INSPECTING THE WHEELS TO PERFORM AN AXLE LUBRICATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER HAD CUT THROUGH THE WHEELS ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RV'S FOR LESS (8035 RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, (865) 521-9112) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ENGINEERING DEFECT. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB *DT*DT*DT*JB*DT TR*DT*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE FIFTH WHEEL RV, MODEL NUMBER: 40KSSB4. WHILE INSPECTING THE WHEELS TO PERFORM AN AXLE LUBRICATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER HAD CUT THROUGH THE WHEELS ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RV'S FOR LESS (8035 RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, (865) 521-9112) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ENGINEERING DEFECT. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB *DT*DT*DT*JB*DT TR*DT*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE FIFTH WHEEL RV, MODEL NUMBER: 40KSSB4. WHILE INSPECTING THE WHEELS TO PERFORM AN AXLE LUBRICATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER HAD CUT THROUGH THE WHEELS ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RV'S FOR LESS (8035 RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, (865) 521-9112) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ENGINEERING DEFECT. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB *DT*DT*DT*JB*DT TR*DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11254672
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2019
Drv Suites
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV CONNECTED TO A 2011 FORD F-350. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE LINES ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED CLASS A MECHANIC AND ORDERED THE PARTS FROM AN UNKNOWN CAMPER DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV CONNECTED TO A 2011 FORD F-350. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE LINES ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED CLASS A MECHANIC AND ORDERED THE PARTS FROM AN UNKNOWN CAMPER DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV CONNECTED TO A 2011 FORD F-350. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE LINES ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED CLASS A MECHANIC AND ORDERED THE PARTS FROM AN UNKNOWN CAMPER DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
Mfg Campaign: 11253460
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2019
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