NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 DRV Elite Suite Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 DRV Elite Suite has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized DRV dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 DRV Elite Suite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 DRV Elite Suite owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 DRV Elite Suite, describing incidents dated February 5, 2013.

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Structure 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10512857 · Filed May 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR FOR THE SLIDE OUT AND THE STABILIZER JACK OVERHEATED, CAUSING A FIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V753000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · DRV Suites

Potentially affected: 7,896 vehicles

Repair completion: 1.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018 · Vehicles built August 5, 2005 – September 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 DRV Elite Suite. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 DRV Elite Suite.

Structure

ODI #10512857

Fire

Incident: February 5, 2013 · Filed: May 20, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DRV MOBILE SUITE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR FOR THE SLIDE OUT AND THE STABILIZER JACK OVERHEATED, CAUSING A FIRE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TR

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