2016 Drv Elite Suites All problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2016-12-23 · campaign 16V949000 · 110 vehicles
Defect: DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured January 29, 2016, to November 14, 2016. The brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing a loss of braking capability.
Risk: A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: DRV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the caliper bolts and sleeves using a thread adhesive, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.08.
Exterior Lighting 2015-08-05 · campaign 15V491000 · 7,465 vehicles
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."
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2016-12-19 · Unknown Or Other · 5,500 mi“we were traveling from pennsylvania to arizona and had stopped for the day at a campground in northern arizona. we had just unhooked our truck from the coach and were getting ready to put our slides out when the front of the coach sank to the ground. i couldn't get the hydraulics to raise it so i called drv. they told me it was probably the hydraul…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.