2011 Drv Mobile recalls (3)
3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2011 Drv Mobile. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Drv dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2011 Drv Mobile. Check your Mobile by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2011 Drv Mobile recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 17V753000
- Problem
- 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 activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Wheels · NHTSA 12V028000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 11V236000
- Problem
- DRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SELECT, MOBILE AND ELITE SUITE 5TH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ITC 2 WIRE DIMMER SWITCHES. THE DIMMER CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATS DURING USE CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND DIMMER HOUSING TO MELT AND DEFORM. AS THE DIMMER SWITCH FAILS, THE LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERABLE OR NOT WORK CORRECTLY AND THERE MAY BE A NOTICEABLE SMOKE OR BURNING SMELL.
- Risk
- THE FAILURE OF THE DIMMER SWITCH WILL CAUSE THE LIGHTS TO STOP DIMMING AND/OR WORKING. AN OVERHEATED SWITCH CAN ALSO LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR FIRE.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIMMER SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRV AT 1-574-457-6472.
2011 Drv Mobile complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Drv Mobile. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2011 Drv Mobile
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Wheel Separations (Broken Studs)
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Drv Mobile. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE FRONT LEVELERS (AKA, FRONT LANDING GEAR) ARE LEAKING DOWN, ESPECIALLY NOTICED WHEN TRAVELING ON THE ROAD (CITY OR HIGHWAY - DOESN'T MATTER).”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11056133
“TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DRV DOUBLETREE MOBILE SUITE DRV FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH HE WAS NOTIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE LANDING GEAR LOWERED AND THE GEAR HAD EXTENDED DOWN TO THE PAVEMENT. THE LANDING GEAR WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HYDRAULIC LEVELING SYSTEM.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10575787
“FRAME CRACKS ON FRAME FRONT TUBE (CROSS MEMBER), LIPPERT PART # 124022. FRAME CRACKS FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF THE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. PER LIPPERT (LCI) REPRESENTATIVE, FRAME CRACKS DEVELOPED OVER TIME THAT ALLOWED THE FRONT TRAILER HITCH PIN TO FLEX.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11044632
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your Mobile by VIN
Not every 2011 Drv Mobile is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Drv dealer.