2012 Drv Elite Suite problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Equipment (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V753000 · 7,896 vehicles
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, i
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.
What owners report
2016-01-13 · Suspension · 10,000 mi“a shackle bolt that holds the leaf spring to the frame of the trailer broke. this caused the axle to move forward. luckily this occurred at very low speed (i was turning into a parking lot). when the axle moved forward the tire began to rub against the side of the trailer. if this had happened at highway speed the tire would have blown out and…”
2012-11-15 · Equipment · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2012 drv elite suite. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he was made aware by another driver that smoke was emitting from the rear driver side wheel. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. while the vehicle was parked with…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.