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2011 Drv Mobile 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.
2
Latest Dec 22, 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.
1
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.
0
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Drv Mobile Suite. 1 safety recall has 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.

Safety recalls

1 campaign 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Dec 22, 2017

THE FRONT LEVELERS (AKA, FRONT LANDING GEAR) ARE LEAKING DOWN, ESPECIALLY NOTICED WHEN TRAVELING ON THE ROAD (CITY OR HIGHWAY - DOESN'T MATTER). WHEN TRAVELING, THESE HYDRAULIC LEVELERS WILL SLOWLY DROP TOWARDS THE ROAD, AND IF THE RIG IS NOT STOPPED AND THE FRONT LEVELERS NOT MANUALLY RETRACTED WHEN THIS IS NOTICED, THE LEVELER LEGS COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD WHILE THE 5TH WHEEL RV IS MOVING, POTENTIALLY CAUSING, AT THE VERY LEAST, A LOT OF DAMAGE TO THE RV AND QUITE POSSIBLY CAUSING A SERIOUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE PREVIOUS OWNER (ACTUALLY ORIGINAL OWNER) ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT FROM THEM AND HAD "SAFETY" CHAINS WELDED ONTO EACH LEVELER, SO WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED THEY WOULD PREVENT THEM FROM CONTINUING TO EXTEND DOWNWARD TO A DANGEROUS LENGTH. THIS METHOD REQUIRES THE RV OWNER/TOW VEHICLE DRIVER TO EXPLICITLY REMEMBER TO ATTACH THE CHAINS WHENEVER THE RV IS BEING TOWED, THEN DETACHED WHEN IT'S READIED FOR UNHITCHING AND USE. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL TASK FOR TOWING AN RV AND COULD BE OVERLOOKED AS ONE GOES THROUGH THE NORMAL ROUTINE FOR MAKING IT READY TO TOW.

NHTSA ID
11056133
Incident
Nov 15, 2017
Mileage
10,000 mi
Filed Nov 8, 2017

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. COMPLETE BREAKAGE OCCURRING DURING HIGHWAY TRAVEL COULD LEAD TO TRAILER BREAKING FREE FROM TOW VEHICLE AND BECOMING AN OBSTACLE IN THE HIGHWAY THEREBY ENDANGERING THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TOW VEHICLE AND ANY OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE(S) TRAVELING NEAR THE TRAILER AT THE TIME OF BREAKAGE.

NHTSA ID
11044632
Incident
Sep 29, 2017
Mileage
70,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Drv Mobile Suite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021020—
2020110—
2019310—
2018120—
2017220—
2016420—
2015010—
2014220—
2013010—
2012110—
2011Viewing210—
2010010—
2009110—
2008010—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004010—
2003010—

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.