NHTSA Campaign 12V028000
WHEELS:RIM
Issued by DRV SUITES · Reported Jan 30, 2012 · 1,701 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DRV SUITES (DRV), FORMERLY DOUBLETREE RV, IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2010-2011 SELECT, MOBILE, AND ELITE SUITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 12,2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 27,2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES. DUE TO THE PAINT APPLIED TO THE ALUMINUM WHEEL AND HUB FACE, THE WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
THIS SITUATION CAN RESULT IN THE WHEEL/RIM MOVING, SHEARING OF THE WHEEL STUDS AND THE WHEEL COMING OFF OF VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DRV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PAINT FROM THE HUB FACE AND THE BACK OF THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRV AT 1-574-457-6472.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRV | ELITE SUITE | 2008 | 1,701 |
| DRV | ELITE SUITE | 2010 | 1,701 |
| DRV | ELITE SUITE | 2011 | 1,701 |
| DRV | MOBILE | 2008 | 1,701 |
| DRV | MOBILE | 2010 | 1,701 |
| DRV | MOBILE | 2011 | 1,701 |
| DRV | SELECT | 2008 | 1,701 |
| DRV | SELECT | 2010 | 1,701 |
| DRV | SELECT | 2011 | 1,701 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.