2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE
The 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE, potentially affecting up to 715 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 DRV Mobile Suite Fifth Wheel RV, Model Number: 40KSSB4. The contact stated that while disassembling the wheels to perform a recall repair, he noticed that 3 of the 4 outboard brake pads were missing friction materials. The contact replaced the brake pads himself. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,400.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE FIFTH WHEEL RV, MODEL NUMBER: 40KSSB4. WHILE INSPECTING THE WHEELS TO PERFORM AN AXLE LUBRICATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER HAD CUT THROUGH THE WHEELS ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RV'S FOR LESS (8035 RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, (865) 521-9112) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ENGINEERING DEFECT. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB *DT*DT*DT*JB*DT TR*DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV CONNECTED TO A 2011 FORD F-350. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE LINES ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED CLASS A MECHANIC AND ORDERED THE PARTS FROM AN UNKNOWN CAMPER DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DRV MOBILE SUITE
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE (current)
- 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