NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 DRV Tradition Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 DRV Tradition 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 Tradition. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 DRV Tradition owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 DRV Tradition, describing incidents dated December 14, 2015.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10838389 · Filed
2013 DRV TRADITION. CONSUMER STATES HE SUFFERED A BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. *LD
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 November 3, 2011 – September 11, 2015 (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 Tradition model years
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