Drv Elite Suite 2011
Model Elite Suite made in 2011 by Drv got 6 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, suspension. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V028000 | DRV SUITES | from 06/12/2007 to 10/27/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1701 | 03/05/2012 | ODI | DRV SUITES | 01/30/2012 | 02/01/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Drv suites (drv), formerly doubletree rv, is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2011 select, mobile, and elite suite recreational vehicles manufactured from june 12,2007, through october 27,2010 and equipped with disc brakes. due to the paint applied to the aluminum wheel and hub face, the wheel may become loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This situation can result in the wheel/rim moving, shearing of the wheel studs and the wheel coming off of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Drv will notify owners, and dealers will remove the paint from the hub face and the back of the wheels free of charge. the safety recall began on march 5, 2012. owners may contact drv at 1-574-457-6472. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||
| EA11007 | DRV SUITES | 05/27/2011 | 07/16/2012 | Wheel Separations (Broken Studs) | 12V028000 | |
| Ea11-007 is closed with the submission of recall campaign 12v-028 submitted by drv.the population included in the campaign action includes 1,701 model year 2008, 2010, and early-2011 drv models select, mobile, and elite suite drv motor homes equipped with disc brakes.the absence of wheel end loosening and/or separation reports related to drv vehicles produced after january 2011 indicates that changes in manufacturing practices that drv adopted have improved the integrity of the wheel end system in these vehicles.further details of this investigation are summarized in the attached closing report.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10357608, 10357609 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 1 | ||
| Lost all brake fluid from the right front caliper while traveling through montana. managed to find a reputable trailer dealer in helena to fix the problem. when the mechanic crawled under my unit he said the brake problem was not the only problem i had; there was a more serious problem with the suspension. the front axle was ready to drop off the frame. the inner part of the left hanger had broken and the right outer part of the right hanger had a fracture crack. if the brake fluid leak had not got my attention and the axle had dropped off, there i could have been a wreck on the highway, (i was over 2500 miles from home.) more support was welded onto the hangers and a 2x4 steel tube was welded across from one front hanger to the other side. i have done some research and i have found two other doubletree models (mobile suites) with the same problem. i have photos of the damaged lippert suspension. there has been recalls by winnebago, keystone and kzrv/ inferno 2008 all units had lippert suspensions. the following is a copy of the kzrv recall. note:change of email address on previous safety complaint recall: 2008 kzrv 5th wheel trailer: lippert suspension make / models : model/build years: kzrv / inferno 2008 manufacturer : kzrv, l.p. mfr's report date : jul 02, 2008 nhtsa campaign id number : 08v307000 nhtsa action number: n/a component: suspension potential number of units affected : 419 summary: kzrv is recalling 419 my 2008 inferno fifth wheel toy hauler trailers equipped with lippert suspension hangers.these suspension hangers may be at risk of premature wear or failure. consequence: this could result in the unit exhibiting unusual body lean, poor handling while being towed, excessive tire wear, and/or failure without prior warning. dealers will inspect and reinforce the suspension hangers free of charge. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2012 | |||
| Lost all brake fluid from the right front caliper while travelling through montana. managed to find a reputable trailer dealer in helena to fix the problem. when the mechanic crawled under my unit he said the brake problem was not the only problem i had; there was a more serious problem with the suspension. the front axle was ready to drop off the frame. the inner part of the left hanger had broken and the right outer part of the right hanger had a fracture crack. if the brake fluid leak had not got my attention and the axle had dropped off, there i could have been a wreck on the highway, (i was over 2500 miles from home.) more support was welded onto the hangers and a 2x4 steel tube was welded across from one front hanger to the other side. i have done some research and i have found two other doubletree models (mobile suites) with the same problem. i have photos of the damaged lippert suspension. there has been recalls by winnebago, keystone and kzrv/ inferno 2008 all units had lippert suspensions. the following is a copy of the kzrv recall. note:change of email address on previous safety complaint recall: 2008 kzrv 5th wheel trailer: lippert suspenson make / models : model/build years: kzrv / inferno 2008 manufacturer : kzrv, l.p. mfr's report date : jul 02, 2008 nhtsa campaign id number : 08v307000 nhtsa action number: n/a component: suspension potential number of units affected : 419 summary: kzrv is recalling 419 my 2008 inferno fifth wheel toy hauler trailers equipped with lippert suspension hangers.these suspension hangers may be at risk of premature wear or failure. consequence: this could result in the unit exhibiting unusual body lean, poor handling while being towed, excessive tire wear, and/or failure without prior warning. dealers will inspect and reinforce the suspension hangers free of charge. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 1 | ||
| Lost all brake fluid from the right front caliper while traveling through montana. managed to find a reputable trailer dealer in helena to fix the problem. when the mechanic crawled under my unit he said the brake problem was not the only problem i had; there was a more serious problem with the suspension. the front axle was ready to drop off the frame. the inner part of the left hanger had broken and the right outer part of the right hanger had a fracture crack. if the brake fluid leak had not got my attention and the axle had dropped off, there i could have been a wreck on the highway, (i was over 2500 miles from home.) more support was welded onto the hangers and a 2x4 steel tube was welded across from one front hanger to the other side. i have done some research and i have found two other doubletree models (mobile suites) with the same problem. i have photos of the damaged lippert suspension. there has been recalls by winnebago, keystone and kzrv/ inferno 2008 all units had lippert suspensions. the following is a copy of the kzrv recall. note:change of email address on previous safety complaint recall: 2008 kzrv 5th wheel trailer: lippert suspension make / models : model/build years: kzrv / inferno 2008 manufacturer : kzrv, l.p. mfr's report date : jul 02, 2008 nhtsa campaign id number : 08v307000 nhtsa action number: n/a component: suspension potential number of units affected : 419 summary: kzrv is recalling 419 my 2008 inferno fifth wheel toy hauler trailers equipped with lippert suspension hangers.these suspension hangers may be at risk of premature wear or failure. consequence: this could result in the unit exhibiting unusual body lean, poor handling while being towed, excessive tire wear, and/or failure without prior warning. dealers will inspect and reinforce the suspension hangers free of charge. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2012 | |||
| Lost all brake fluid from the right front caliper while travelling through montana. managed to find a reputable trailer dealer in helena to fix the problem. when the mechanic crawled under my unit he said the brake problem was not the only problem i had; there was a more serious problem with the suspension. the front axle was ready to drop off the frame. the inner part of the left hanger had broken and the right outer part of the right hanger had a fracture crack. if the brake fluid leak had not got my attention and the axle had dropped off, there i could have been a wreck on the highway, (i was over 2500 miles from home.) more support was welded onto the hangers and a 2x4 steel tube was welded across from one front hanger to the other side. i have done some research and i have found two other doubletree models (mobile suites) with the same problem. i have photos of the damaged lippert suspension. there has been recalls by winnebago, keystone and kzrv/ inferno 2008 all units had lippert suspensions. the following is a copy of the kzrv recall. note:change of email address on previous safety complaint recall: 2008 kzrv 5th wheel trailer: lippert suspenson make / models : model/build years: kzrv / inferno 2008 manufacturer : kzrv, l.p. mfr's report date : jul 02, 2008 nhtsa campaign id number : 08v307000 nhtsa action number: n/a component: suspension potential number of units affected : 419 summary: kzrv is recalling 419 my 2008 inferno fifth wheel toy hauler trailers equipped with lippert suspension hangers.these suspension hangers may be at risk of premature wear or failure. consequence: this could result in the unit exhibiting unusual body lean, poor handling while being towed, excessive tire wear, and/or failure without prior warning. dealers will inspect and reinforce the suspension hangers free of charge. | |||