Drv Select 2011
Model Select made in 2011 by Drv got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (wheels). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and 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 | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
11V236000 | DRV SUITES | from 11/01/2010 to 01/20/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 92 | 05/03/2011 | MFR | DRV SUITES | 04/14/2011 | 04/14/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Drv is recalling certain model year 2011 select, mobile and elite suite 5th wheel recreational vehicles equipped with itc 2 wire dimmer switches. the dimmer circuit board overheats during use causing the circuit board and dimmer housing to melt and deform. as the dimmer switch fails, the lights may become inoperable or not work correctly and there may be a noticeable smoke or burning smell. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The failure of the dimmer switch will cause the lights to stop dimming and/or working. an overheated switch can also lead to personal injury and/or fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the dimmer switches free of charge. the safety recall began on may 3, 2011. 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
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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 |