NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 DRV Tradition Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 DRV Tradition 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 2015 DRV Tradition. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 DRV Tradition owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 DRV Tradition, describing incidents dated June 1, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11516172 · Filed
Flex joint of the gooseneck hitch to main frame has cracks creating a potential risk of frame separation when hauling This is a known issues with DRV and Lippert. Lippert sent a welder/technician to location of RV to put in a temporary fix and has yet to set up appointment for fix.
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.
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.
Other DRV Tradition model years
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