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DRV 2022 Mobile Suites: Rear Lights Too High Risk of Crash

DRV is recalling 2021-2022 Mobile Suites with rear lights too high, which may reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for free light adjustments.

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DRV is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels because their rear lights may be placed too high (above 72 inches), reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for lighting. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80818-drv-2022-mobile-suites-rear-lights-too-high-risk-of.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80818-drv-2022-mobile-suites-rear-lights-too-high-risk-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V649000

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“DRV 2022 Mobile Suites: Rear Lights Too High Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80818-drv-2022-mobile-suites-rear-lights-too-high-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #22V649000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V649000).

DRV Suites is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels due to incorrectly placed rear lights that may reduce visibility and increase crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on August 29, 2022.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: DRV
  • Product: Mobile Suites fifth wheels
  • Model years: 2021-2022

What to do

Dealers will inspect the light heights and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.

The hazard

The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. This configuration fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 requirements for lamps and reflective devices.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show DRV Suites has had 10 other recalls on record since April 14, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include BMW 2026 228i Gran Coupe: Faulty Rear Lights Risk Crash (February 4, 2026), Chrysler Fiat 500E (2024) Recall: Headlights May Cause Crash Risk (October 21, 2025), and Tesla Model 3 (2019) Recall: Bright Headlights Risk Crash (May 8, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021-2022 DRV Mobile Suite fifth wheel has tail, stop, or turn lights with the top portion above 72 inches. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet federal lighting safety standards.

  • Brand
    DRV
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Dealer for Inspection

    Dealers will inspect the light heights and install additional lights as necessary at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 58 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Aug 29, 202212. Owner letters mailed: Oct 26, 202222022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Do I need to stop using my Mobile Suite immediately?

No, the recall requires dealers to inspect and adjust lights at no cost, so you can keep using it safely after the fix.

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Contact DRV

We’ve drafted a message you can send DRV to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 22V649000 — DRV 2022 Mobile Suites: Rear Lights Too High Risk of Crash

Hello,

I own a DRV 2022 Mobile Suites: Rear Lights Too High Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 22V649000 from DRV.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V649000 (August 29, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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