2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

5

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

The 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Structure (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE, potentially affecting up to 8,006 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,...

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Recall 16V949000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

| 110 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11489534 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
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 was notified of the failure and sent a service tech to repair the subframe. The contact also drove the trailer to the manufacturer where additional repairs were made to secure the subframe. Despite the repair, the contact noted that he was uncomfortable with the reliability of the trailer. The trailer had been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11349433 | STRUCTURE | | N/A miles
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
#11114669 | SUSPENSION | | 5,000 miles
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 WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. THERE ARE MANY DRV OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR UNITS ON THE DRV FORUM. SEEMS LIPPERT (LCI) IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS.*DT*JB
#11114669 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 5,000 miles
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 WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. THERE ARE MANY DRV OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR UNITS ON THE DRV FORUM. SEEMS LIPPERT (LCI) IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS.*DT*JB
#11053970 | ENGINE | | 3,500 miles
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 OUR 2 HOUR ROAD TRIP WE HAD TO STOP AND RETRACT THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LEVELERS. ON THE LAST THREE TIMES ONE OF THE LEVELERS WAS ALL THE WAY DOWN TOUCHING THE ROAD REALLY SCARING US TO THE POINT WHERE WE CALLED OUR DRV DEALER AND SEE IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WE DID RETRACT THE LEVELERS ON THE LAST TIME AND THEY SEEMED TO STAY UP UNTIL WE GOT HOME. I HAVE CHECK SEVERAL DRV USER WEB SITES AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM A LOT OF OWNERS ARE HAVING. I CONTACTED LIPPERT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HYDRAULIC LEVELERS AND THEY WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE FIXED OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY, OUR VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT OUR DRV DEALER IN KNOXVILLE, TN *BF*AS*JB*DT*JB

Safety Rating for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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