NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 DRV Elite Suites All Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 DRV Elite Suites All has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2016 DRV Elite Suites All. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 DRV Elite Suites All owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 DRV Elite Suites All, describing incidents dated October 20, 2016.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10936336 · Filed December 19, 2016
WE WERE TRAVELING FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO ARIZONA AND HAD STOPPED FOR THE DAY AT A CAMPGROUND IN NORTHERN ARIZONA. WE HAD JUST UNHOOKED OUR TRUCK FROM THE COACH AND WERE GETTING READY TO PUT OUR SLIDES OUT WHEN THE FRONT OF THE COACH SANK TO THE GROUND. I COULDN'T GET THE HYDRAULICS TO RAISE IT SO I…

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Loose Caliper Bolts may Cause Loss of Braking

NHTSA #16V949000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2016 · DRV Suites

Potentially affected: 110 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

DRV campaign 99.02.08 · Owners notified January 11, 2017 · Vehicles built January 29, 2016 – November 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Reflectors at Incorrect Height/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #15V491000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2015 · DRV Suites

Potentially affected: 7,465 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

DRV campaign 99.02.05 · Owners notified July 10, 2017 · Vehicles built April 22, 2002 – July 24, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 DRV Elite Suites All. 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 2016 DRV Elite Suites All.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Unknown or Other

ODI #10936336

Incident: October 20, 2016 · Filed: December 19, 2016

WE WERE TRAVELING FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO ARIZONA AND HAD STOPPED FOR THE DAY AT A CAMPGROUND IN NORTHERN ARIZONA. WE HAD JUST UNHOOKED OUR TRUCK FROM THE COACH AND WERE GETTING READY TO PUT OUR SLIDES OUT WHEN THE FRONT OF THE COACH SANK TO THE GROUND. I COULDN'T GET THE HYDRAULICS TO RAISE IT SO I CALLED DRV. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS PROBABLY THE HYDRAULIC PUMP THAT FAILED. WE HAVE OWNED THE UNIT SINCE MAY OF 2015 BUT THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. WE ENDED UP GETTING A LOCAL SHOP WITH A BACKHOE TO HELP RAISE THE COACH UP SO WE COULD HOOK TO IT. THIS COST US $400. WE TRAVELED TO OUR DESTINATION IN MESA, ARIZONA THE NEXT DAY AND GOT HELP FROM A LOCAL RV REPAIR SHOP TO UNHOOK THE UNIT AND PUT IT ON JACK STANDS. THE TECHNICIAN PROCEEDED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LIPPERT, IN INDIANA. THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT WASN'T THE PUMP, RATHER IT WAS THE CYLINDERS. THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD OTHER OF THIS MODEL FAIL. THE TECH ASKED IF THEY WOULD COVER THIS AND THEY SAID NO, IT WAS ONLY WARRANTED FOR ONE YEAR. WE ENDED UP PAYING FOR THE NEW CYLINDERS. TOTAL COST OF THE CYLINDERS AND LABOR WAS $1790.85. WE UNDERSTAND THAT MANUFACTURERS ONLY WARRANT THEIR PRODUCTS FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME, BUT FEEL THAT IF THEY KNEW THAT THEIR CYLINDERS WERE FAILING THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE THAT KNOWN TO US, AND REPAIRED IT BEFORE WE HAD THIS PROBLEM. HAD I BEEN UNDER THE FRONT OF THE COACH WORKING ON THE BATTERY OR GENERATOR, WHICH ARE BOTH LOCATED UNDER THE FIFTH WHEEL, I COULD HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN CRUSHED. ALSO IF THEY HAD FAILED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE ROAD THEY COULD HAVE DROPPED AND CAUSED DAMAGE OR AN ACCIDENT. *TR*DT*JB

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