2016 Drv Mobile recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2016 Drv Mobile. Owners have filed 4 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 2016 Drv Mobile. Check your Mobile by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2016 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V949000
- Problem
- DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured January 29, 2016, to November 14, 2016. The brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing a loss of braking capability.
- Risk
- A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- DRV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the caliper bolts and sleeves using a thread adhesive, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.08.
2016 Drv Mobile complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Drv Mobile. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Drv Mobile. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2016 DRV Mobile Suite. The contact stated that after reading an article on Facebook, he discovered that owners of similar model trailers had reported a cracked subframe. Upon inspection of his trailer, he also discovered that the frame on his trailer was also cracked.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11489534
“2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE 40KSSB4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11349433
“OUR LIPPERT (LCI) LEVEL UP FRONT LEVELING LEGS ARE LEAKING DOWN 1" EVERY TWO DAYS. THEY HAVE ALSO STARTED CREEPING DOWN AS WE TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION) WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11114669
“WHILE DRIVING OUR DRV MOBILE SUITES 5TH WHEEL TRAILER HOME FROM OCEAN CITY MARYLAND WE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LEVELERS WERE LEAKING DOWN. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND USED THE CONTROL PAD TO RETRACT THEM BACK UP.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11053970
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
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Not every 2016 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.