2008 DRV MOBILE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DRV MOBILE
The 2008 DRV MOBILE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:RIM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 DRV MOBILE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 DRV MOBILE, potentially affecting up to 1,701 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 DRV MOBILE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DRV MOBILE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DRV MOBILE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEELS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 DRV MOBILE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DRV MOBILE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DRV MOBILE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DRV MOBILE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DRV MOBILE
- 2005 DRV MOBILE — 2 complaints
- 2008 DRV MOBILE (current)
- 2010 DRV MOBILE — 0 complaints
- 2011 DRV MOBILE — 1 complaint
Other DRV Models
- DRV MOBILE SUITE — 18 total complaints
- DRV ELITE SUITE — 16 total complaints
- DRV FULL HOUSE — 13 total complaints
- DRV ELITE SUITES ALL — 5 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