2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

2 recalls — 5 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
16V949000 Dec 23, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured January 29, 2016, to November 14, 2016. The brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing a loss of braking capability.
Consequence
A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DRV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the caliper bolts and sleeves using a thread adhesive, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.08.
110 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DRV Suites

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
SUSPENSION1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 17, 2022
Incident date: May 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 DRV Mobile Suite. The contact stated that after reading an article on Facebook, he discovered that owners of similar model trailers had reported a cracked subframe. Upon inspection of his trailer, he also discovered that the frame on his trailer was also cracked. The dealer w... Read more
STRUCTURE Aug 17, 2020
Incident date: Aug 17, 2020
2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE 40KSSB4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. *JS
SUSPENSION Jul 30, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
OUR LIPPERT (LCI) LEVEL UP FRONT LEVELING LEGS ARE LEAKING DOWN 1" EVERY TWO DAYS. THEY HAVE ALSO STARTED CREEPING DOWN AS WE TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION) WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THEY HAVE ALSO DROPPED ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY AND HAD ONE OF US BEEN UNDER THE FRONT WE WO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 30, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
OUR LIPPERT (LCI) LEVEL UP FRONT LEVELING LEGS ARE LEAKING DOWN 1" EVERY TWO DAYS. THEY HAVE ALSO STARTED CREEPING DOWN AS WE TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION) WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THEY HAVE ALSO DROPPED ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY AND HAD ONE OF US BEEN UNDER THE FRONT WE WO... Read more
ENGINE Dec 11, 2017
Incident date: Oct 8, 2017
WHILE DRIVING OUR DRV MOBILE SUITES 5TH WHEEL TRAILER HOME FROM OCEAN CITY MARYLAND WE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LEVELERS WERE LEAKING DOWN. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND USED THE CONTROL PAD TO RETRACT THEM BACK UP. WE PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD AND AT LEAST 7 OR 8 TIMES DURING O... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 DRV MOBILE 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 MOBILE SUITE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DRV MOBILE SUITE across all model years (2003–2021).

24 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DRV MOBILE SUITE — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 2 0 View
2020 1 1 View
2019 1 3 View
2018 2 1 View
2017 2 2 View
2016 (current) 2 5
2015 1 0 View
2014 2 2 View
2013 1 0 View
2012 1 1 View
2011 1 2 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 1 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View

Other DRV Models

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