2014 DRV ELITE SUITE

2 recalls — 3 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
13V369000 Aug 16, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
DRV is recalling certain model year 2014 Tradition, Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured December 10, 2012, through July 30, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws ... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
DRV will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact DRV at 1-260-562-1075 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until ... Read more
129 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DRV Suites

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SUSPENSION1
WHEELS1
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 25, 2016
Incident date: Oct 23, 2016
THE BRAKE CALIPER ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AND JAMMED INSIDE THE ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM. ON EXAMINATION, BOTH BOLTS HOLDING THE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT. ALSO ONE BOLT ON LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT AND ONE BOLT ON LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS LOOSE. I WAS SOUTH-BOUND ON INTERSTATE 91 AT MIL... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 25, 2016
Incident date: Oct 23, 2016
THE BRAKE CALIPER ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AND JAMMED INSIDE THE ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM. ON EXAMINATION, BOTH BOLTS HOLDING THE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT. ALSO ONE BOLT ON LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT AND ONE BOLT ON LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS LOOSE. I WAS SOUTH-BOUND ON INTERSTATE 91 AT MIL... Read more
WHEELS Oct 25, 2016
Incident date: Oct 23, 2016
THE BRAKE CALIPER ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AND JAMMED INSIDE THE ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM. ON EXAMINATION, BOTH BOLTS HOLDING THE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT. ALSO ONE BOLT ON LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT AND ONE BOLT ON LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS LOOSE. I WAS SOUTH-BOUND ON INTERSTATE 91 AT MIL... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2019 1 0 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 1 3 View
2016 1 0 View
2015 1 2 View
2014 (current) 2 3
2013 1 1 View
2012 1 2 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 2 0 View
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
MOBILE SUITE ESTATES 0 0 View