2015 DRV TRADITION Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 15V491000 on 08/04/2015
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 04/21/2002 - 07/23/2015
- Affected:
- 7,465
- 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."
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V753000 on 11/27/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 11/02/2011 - 09/10/2015
- Affected:
- 7,896
- 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, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
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