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2012 DRV ELITE SUITE

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs

17V753000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 'Pindicato... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 clic... Read more
7,896 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DRV Suites

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT1
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Jan 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 20, 2015
A SHACKLE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE AXLE TO MOVE FORWARD. LUCKILY THIS OCCURRED AT VERY LOW SPEED (I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT). WHEN THE AXLE MOVED FORWARD THE TIRE BEGAN TO RUB AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ... Read more
EQUIPMENT Nov 15, 2012
Incident date: Mar 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DRV ELITE SUITE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE WAS MADE AWARE BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIA... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 DRV ELITE SUITE

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
No comms 2022-07 Aug 3, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2022 for DRV Suites.
No comms 2022-11 Dec 2, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2022 for DRV Suites.

DRV ELITE SUITE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DRV ELITE SUITE across all model years (2007–2021).

21 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DRV ELITE SUITE — Year by Year

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2013 1 1 View
2012 (current) 1 2
2011 3 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 1 0 View
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2007 1 5 View

Other DRV Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ALL ALUMINUM 0 0 View
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ELITE SUITES ALL 0 0 View
ESTATES ALL 0 0 View
FULL HOUSE 0 0 View
MOBILE 0 0 View
MOBILE SUITE 0 0 View
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