01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Drv Mobile Suites recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V649000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- August 29, 2022
- Potential units
- 491campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: Incorrectly placed rear lights may reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
Owner notification: October 26, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: DRV Suites
NHTSA 21V733000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- September 23, 2021
- Potential units
- 715campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An unseated brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the caliper retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2021. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
Owner notification: November 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: DRV Suites
NHTSA 21V726000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- September 17, 2021
- Potential units
- 77campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2021 Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers. The brake rotor bolts were improperly tightened, which can cause the bolts to become loose or fall off.
Why it matters: Loose or detached bolts can cause wheel separation, a tire blowout, or brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
Owner notification: October 28, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: DRV Suites
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH