NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 DRV Mobile Suite Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 DRV Mobile Suite 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 2018 DRV Mobile Suite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 DRV Mobile Suite owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 DRV Mobile Suite, describing incidents dated July 1, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11385995 · Filed
1 JULY 2019 ENTERING BILLINGS MT WE LOST OUR BRAKES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. STOPPED AT RV DEALER WHO ADDED BRAKE FLUID. BRAKES WORKED UNTIL WE ARRIVED IN EUGENE OR 15 JULY 2019. RV DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES, ONLY FOUND THE BRAKES PADS TO BE WORN OUT (REPLACED). FOUND OUT LATER THEY HAD TOPPED…
Brake Caliper Retaining Clips May Warp Or Bend
NHTSA #21V733000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2021 · DRV Suites
Potentially affected: 715 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 11, 2021
Defect description
DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers. The brake caliper retaining clips may bend or warp while braking, causing the caliper to become unseated.
Safety consequence
An unseated brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the caliper retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2021. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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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