TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE TRAILER BEING HAULED BY A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE TRAILER BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL SPILL COMING FROM A BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DRV MOBILE SUITE TRAILER BEING HAULED BY A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE TRAILER BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL SPILL COMING FROM A BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD THE BRAKE LINE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE INITIAL BRAKE LINE FAILED, TWO OTHER BRAKE LINES ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TRAILER TO CASTLE COUNTRY RV-HELPER (4732 NORTH, US-6, HELPER, UT 84526, 435-472-2100), BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. *DT *TR *DT*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR*DT*JB
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 & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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