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2014 Drv Elite Suite

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 25, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2014 Drv Elite Suite, most frequently naming the brakes, other / unspecified and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V753000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
7,896 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
DRV SuitesView on NHTSA.gov
13V369000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 16, 2013
129 units potentially affected
The defect: DRV is recalling certain model year 2014 Tradition, Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured December 10, 2012, through July 30, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
The risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The remedy: DRV will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact DRV at 1-260-562-1075 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
DRV SuitesView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesOther / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Oct 25, 2016

THE BRAKE CALIPER ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AND JAMMED INSIDE THE ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM. ON EXAMINATION, BOTH BOLTS HOLDING THE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT. ALSO ONE BOLT ON LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAD FALLEN OUT AND ONE BOLT ON LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS LOOSE. I WAS SOUTH-BOUND ON INTERSTATE 91 AT MILE 5 IN SPRINGFIELD, MA TRAVELING 45 MPH. WE STOPPED AND WAITED FOR MOBILE REPAIR TO ALLEVIATE ENOUGH OF THE DAMAGE TO ALLOW US TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE SPENT THREE DAYS WAITING ON PARTS AND FINAL REPAIRS. THE RESULTING DAMAGE WAS DESTROYED CALIPER AND PADS ON RIGHT FRONT, DESTROYED CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET ON RIGHT FRONT, DAMAGED RIM ON RIGHT FRONT, DAMAGED PADS ON LEFT FRONT. BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE CALIPER HAVE LOCTITE ON THREADS. ON REVIEW OF DRV OWNER FORUM I FOUND ANOTHER OWNER WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. COMPONENTS INVOLVED ARE ASSEMBLED AT DRV IN HOWE, IN AND INCLUDE KODAK CALIPER, BOLTED TO MORRYDE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, MOUNTED ON DEXTER 8000 LB AXLE.

NHTSA ID
10918861
Incident
Oct 23, 2016
Mileage
17,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Drv Elite Suite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021010—
2020010—
2019010—
2018020—
2017110—
2016010—
2015210—
2014Viewing120—
2013110—
2012210—
2011031—
2010021—
2009010—
2008021—
2007310—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.