NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 DRV Mobile Suite Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 DRV Mobile 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 2012 DRV Mobile Suite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 DRV Mobile Suite owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 DRV Mobile Suite, describing incidents dated June 9, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11101064 · Filed
IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH THAT FAIL AND EXPOSSED THE BUSS BAR IN SIDE OF THE SWITCH IS NOT ADEQUATE RESULTING IN ELEVATED OPERATING TEMERATURES THIS COSE A FIRE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY UNIT . THERE IS A RECALL BUT NOT FOR MY UNIT RECALL NUMBER IS 12V-515
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 April 22, 2002 – October 2, 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.
Other DRV Mobile Suite model years
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