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2019 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.
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Latest Mar 16, 2022
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 Sep 23, 2021
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Drv Mobile Suite, most frequently naming the brakes category. 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes3100.0%

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

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
21V733000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Sep 23, 2021
715 units potentially affected
The defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers. The brake caliper retaining clips may bend or warp while braking, causing the caliper to become unseated.
The risk: An unseated brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the caliper retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2021. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
DRV SuitesView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Mar 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 DRV Mobile Suite Fifth Wheel RV, Model Number: 40KSSB4. The contact stated that while disassembling the wheels to perform a recall repair, he noticed that 3 of the 4 outboard brake pads were missing friction materials. The contact replaced the brake pads himself. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,400.

NHTSA ID
11456949
Incident
Mar 5, 2022
Mileage
10,400 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 11, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE FIFTH WHEEL RV, MODEL NUMBER: 40KSSB4. WHILE INSPECTING THE WHEELS TO PERFORM AN AXLE LUBRICATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER HAD CUT THROUGH THE WHEELS ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RV'S FOR LESS (8035 RUTLEDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, (865) 521-9112) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ENGINEERING DEFECT. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *DT PHOTOS ATTACHED INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*JB *DT*DT*DT*JB*DT TR*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11254672
Incident
Jul 15, 2019
Mileage
4,999 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 5, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV CONNECTED TO A 2011 FORD F-350. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKE LINES ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED CLASS A MECHANIC AND ORDERED THE PARTS FROM AN UNKNOWN CAMPER DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
11253460
Incident
Sep 3, 2019

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Drv Mobile Suite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021020—
2020110—
2019Viewing310—
2018120—
2017220—
2016420—
2015010—
2014220—
2013010—
2012110—
2011210—
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.