NHTSA Recall 15V491000
Filed by DRV Suites. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2015-08-05. An estimated 7,465 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 99.02.05
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2006 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2007 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2008 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2009 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2010 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2011 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2012 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2013 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2014 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2015 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2016 Drv Elite Suites All
- 2013 Drv Estates All
- 2014 Drv Estates All
- 2015 Drv Estates All
- 2016 Drv Estates All
- 2014 Drv Full House
- 2015 Drv Full House
- 2016 Drv Full House
- 2014 Drv Tradition
- 2015 Drv Tradition