2011 DRV ELITE SUITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE
The 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, WHEELS:RIM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH.
Recalls for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE, potentially affecting up to 9,689 vehicles.
Recall 17V753000 — EQUIPMENT
| 7,896 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to...
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,...
View full details →Recall 12V028000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 1,701 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 11V236000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
| 92 vehicles affected
Defect: DRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SELECT, MOBILE AND ELITE SUITE 5TH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ITC 2 WIRE DIMMER SWITCHES. THE DIMMER CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATS DURING USE CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND DIMMER HOUSING TO MELT AND DEFORM. AS THE DIMMER SWITCH FAILS, THE LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERABLE OR NOT WORK CORRECTLY AND THERE MAY BE A...
Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THE DIMMER SWITCH WILL CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO STOP DIMMING AND/OR WORKING. AN OVERHEATED SWITCH CAN ALSO LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIMMER SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRV AT 1-574-457-6472.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DRV ELITE SUITE
- 2007 DRV ELITE SUITE — 5 complaints
- 2008 DRV ELITE SUITE — 0 complaints
- 2009 DRV ELITE SUITE — 0 complaints
- 2010 DRV ELITE SUITE — 0 complaints
- 2011 DRV ELITE SUITE (current)
- 2012 DRV ELITE SUITE — 2 complaints
- 2013 DRV ELITE SUITE — 1 complaint
- 2014 DRV ELITE SUITE — 3 complaints
- 2015 DRV ELITE SUITE — 2 complaints
- 2016 DRV ELITE SUITE — 0 complaints
Other DRV Models
- DRV MOBILE SUITE — 18 total complaints
- DRV FULL HOUSE — 13 total complaints
- DRV ELITE SUITES ALL — 5 total complaints
- DRV MOBILE — 4 total complaints
- DRV TRADITION — 3 total complaints
- DRV MOBILE SUITE ESTATES — 1 total complaint
- DRV SELECT — 1 total complaint
- DRV TOY HAULER — 1 total complaint