2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE
The 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE has received a total of 2 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 problem area is the Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 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,...
View full details →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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Cracked Frame. On June 13th, 2022 I was made aware through social media to check for a possible cracked frame do to others having similar issues. After investigation I found major cracks in my DRV’s left and right gussets. These were visible both standing on the front landing legs and while attached to the tow vehicle. Safety. Cracked frame could cause the whole front to completely crack and collapse causing the front legs to drag and cause accident & more. Has been confirmed with my last known count to be 25 units plus having same issue. Lippert came and made temporary repair for my transportation back to the manufacturer (at my cost ) for assessment and repair. Warnings. Movement from cracked frame caused caulking to keep failing, screw working loose, trim and cabinets to fall from attachment. Slide cable wear. Outside slide trim showing movement and bending . Also more movement and bouncing while towing. Have no idea how long this was going on.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE TRAILER BEING HAULED BY A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE TRAILER BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL SPILL COMING FROM A BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD THE BRAKE LINE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE INITIAL BRAKE LINE FAILED, TWO OTHER BRAKE LINES ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TRAILER TO CASTLE COUNTRY RV-HELPER (4732 NORTH, US-6, HELPER, UT 84526, 435-472-2100), BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. *DT *TR *DT*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*DT*JB
Safety Rating for the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DRV MOBILE SUITE
- 2012 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 1 complaint
- 2013 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 0 complaints
- 2014 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 2 complaints
- 2015 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 0 complaints
- 2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 5 complaints
- 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE (current)
- 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 1 complaint
- 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 3 complaints
- 2020 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 1 complaint
- 2021 DRV MOBILE SUITE — 0 complaints
Other DRV Models
- DRV ELITE SUITE — 16 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