2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE
The 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE, potentially affecting up to 8,611 vehicles.
Recall 21V733000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 715 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1 JULY 2019 ENTERING BILLINGS MT WE LOST OUR BRAKES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. STOPPED AT RV DEALER WHO ADDED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN EUGENE OR 15 JULY 2019. RV DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES, ONLY FOUND THE BRAKES PADS TO BE WORN OUT (REPLACED). FOUND OUT LATER THEY HAD TOPPED OFF THE BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN PORT ORANGE FL 5 OCT 2019. TOOK TO ANOTHER RV DEALER AND FOUND THE BRAKE LINE FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE OR 5TH WHEEL HAD SMALL HOLES AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. REPLACED BRAKE LINE. BRAKES STILL WORKING AS OF TODAY.
Safety Rating for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DRV MOBILE SUITE
- 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 — 2 complaints
- 2018 DRV MOBILE SUITE (current)
- 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