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2016 DRV Mobile Suite Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 DRV Mobile Suite has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints 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 Mobile Suite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 DRV Mobile Suite owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite, describing incidents dated October 8, 2017 to May 1, 2022.

Most-cited components

Structure 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11489534 · Filed October 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 DRV Mobile Suite. The contact stated that after reading an article on Facebook, he discovered that owners of similar model trailers had reported a cracked subframe. Upon inspection of his trailer, he also discovered that the frame on his trailer was also cracked. The dealer…
ODI #11349433 · Filed August 17, 2020
2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE 40KSSB4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. *JS
ODI #11114669 · Filed July 30, 2018
OUR LIPPERT (LCI) LEVEL UP FRONT LEVELING LEGS ARE LEAKING DOWN 1" EVERY TWO DAYS. THEY HAVE ALSO STARTED CREEPING DOWN AS WE TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION) WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THEY HAVE ALSO DROPPED ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY AND HAD ONE OF US BEEN UNDER THE FRONT WE…

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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 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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite.

Structure

ODI #11489534

Incident: May 1, 2022 · Filed: October 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 DRV Mobile Suite. The contact stated that after reading an article on Facebook, he discovered that owners of similar model trailers had reported a cracked subframe. Upon inspection of his trailer, he also discovered that the frame on his trailer was also cracked. The dealer was notified of the failure and sent a service tech to repair the subframe. The contact also drove the trailer to the manufacturer where additional repairs were made to secure the subframe. Despite the repair, the contact noted that he was uncomfortable with the reliability of the trailer. The trailer had been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Structure

ODI #11349433

Incident: August 17, 2020 · Filed: August 17, 2020

2016 DRV MOBILE SUITE 40KSSB4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. *JS

Suspension; Unknown or Other

ODI #11114669

Incident: July 4, 2018 · Filed: July 30, 2018

OUR LIPPERT (LCI) LEVEL UP FRONT LEVELING LEGS ARE LEAKING DOWN 1" EVERY TWO DAYS. THEY HAVE ALSO STARTED CREEPING DOWN AS WE TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD (IN MOTION) WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THEY HAVE ALSO DROPPED ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN WHILE THE RV WAS STATIONARY AND HAD ONE OF US BEEN UNDER THE FRONT WE WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. THERE ARE MANY DRV OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR UNITS ON THE DRV FORUM. SEEMS LIPPERT (LCI) IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS.*DT*JB

Engine

ODI #11053970

Incident: October 8, 2017 · Filed: December 11, 2017

WHILE DRIVING OUR DRV MOBILE SUITES 5TH WHEEL TRAILER HOME FROM OCEAN CITY MARYLAND WE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LEVELERS WERE LEAKING DOWN. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND USED THE CONTROL PAD TO RETRACT THEM BACK UP. WE PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD AND AT LEAST 7 OR 8 TIMES DURING OUR 2 HOUR ROAD TRIP WE HAD TO STOP AND RETRACT THE FRONT HYDRAULIC LEVELERS. ON THE LAST THREE TIMES ONE OF THE LEVELERS WAS ALL THE WAY DOWN TOUCHING THE ROAD REALLY SCARING US TO THE POINT WHERE WE CALLED OUR DRV DEALER AND SEE IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WE DID RETRACT THE LEVELERS ON THE LAST TIME AND THEY SEEMED TO STAY UP UNTIL WE GOT HOME. I HAVE CHECK SEVERAL DRV USER WEB SITES AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM A LOT OF OWNERS ARE HAVING. I CONTACTED LIPPERT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HYDRAULIC LEVELERS AND THEY WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE FIXED OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY, OUR VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT OUR DRV DEALER IN KNOXVILLE, TN *BF*AS*JB*DT*JB

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