2016 Drv Mobile Suite problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Structure (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
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.
What owners report
2022-10-17 · Structure:frame And Members“the contact owns a 2016 drv mobile suite. the contact stated that after reading an article on facebook, he discovered that owners of similar model trailers had reported a cracked subframe. upon inspection of his trailer, he also discovered that the frame on his trailer was also cracked. the dealer was notified of the failure and sent a service tech…”
2020-08-17 · Structure“2016 drv mobile suite 40kssb4. consumer writes in regards to safety concerns with the spare tire carrier. *ld the consumer stated the spare was not properly secured. *js…”
2018-07-30 · Unknown Or Other · 5,000 mi“our lippert (lci) level up front leveling legs are leaking down 1" every two days. they have also started creeping down as we travel down the road (in motion) which is a safety hazard. they have also dropped about half way down while the rv was stationary and had one of us been under the front we would have been injured or killed. there are many dr…”
2017-12-11 · Engine · 3,500 mi“while driving our drv mobile suites 5th wheel trailer home from ocean city maryland we noticed that the front hydraulic levelers were leaking down. we pulled over to the side of the road and used the control pad to retract them back up. we proceeded down the road and at least 7 or 8 times during our 2 hour road trip we had to stop and retract the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.