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2015 Drv Full House

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 Jan 19, 2017
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 2015 Drv Full House, most frequently naming the suspension category. 3 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

  • Suspension1100.0%

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

3 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
16V820000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 14, 2016
15 units potentially affected
The defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Full House trailers, models JX450, LX450, LX455 and TX500, manufactured October 31, 2014, to August 20, 2015, equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
The risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: DRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99-02-06.
DRV SuitesManufacturer number 99-02-06View on NHTSA.gov
15V491000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Aug 5, 2015
7,465 units potentially affected
The defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tradition, 2014-2016 Full House, 2006-2016 Elite Suites, and 2013-2016 Estates fifth wheel travel trailers. The affected vehicles have front side reflex reflectors located above the maximum height of 60". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: If the reflector is located outside of the required area, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: DRV has notified owners and will provide a new reflector to install in the correct location, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.05.
DRV SuitesManufacturer number 99.02.05View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Jan 19, 2017

THE AXLES ON THIS FULLHOUSE ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD RESULTING IN DIMINISHED PIN WEIGHT WHEN THE GARAGE IS LOADED. ALSO INCREASES THE EFFECT THE WEIGHT IN THE GARAGE HAS ON CREATING SWAY IN THE TRAILER. THE COMPANY HAS SINCE MINE WAS CONSTRUCTED CHANGED THE LOCATION OF THE AXLES ON ALL OF THEIR FULLHOUSES FURTHER TO THE REAR TO DIMINISH THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT SINCE I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A SUBSEQUENT REDESIGN OF THIS PART OF THE SUSPENSION THAT THE EARLY BUILT FULLHOUSES SHOULD BE RECALLED TO REPAIR THIS DESIGN FLAW. SO FAR THIS HAS NOT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT BUT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO CHANGE LANES TO RECOVER FROM TRAILER SWAY, FORTUNATELY NO ONE HAS BEEN BESIDE ME WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. THIS IS A 24,000 LB RV THAT I AM TOWING WITH A 2017 FORD F450, I MENTION THIS TO POINT OUT THAT IT IS A SUBSTANTIAL MASS THAT AT TIMES WANTS TO DRIVE ITSELF. THE AXLES ON THE CURRENT FULLHOUSE JX450 HAVE BEEN MOVED APPROXIMATELY 24" WHICH IS SUBSTANTIAL CONSIDERING THAT THE LAYOUT (FLOOR PLAN) OF THIS HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED. THEY MOVED THEM THE MAXIMUM THAT COULD BE DONE GIVEN THE SLIDE LOCATIONS WITHOUT A MAJOR REDESIGN OF THE ENTIRE FLOOR PLAN. THE PHOTOS ENCLOSED DEPICT MY FULLHOUSE JX450 AND A 2017 FULLHOUSE JX450, THE DIFFERENCE IN DISTANCE FROM THE WHEEL TRIM TO THE REAR OF THE SLIDE IF APPROXIMATELY 24". THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
10946289
Incident
Jan 18, 2017
Mileage
10,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Drv Full House by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025010—
2024010—
2022210—
2021300—
2020200—
2019100—
2018010—
2017120—
2016030—
2015Viewing130—
2014020—

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.