Exterior lightingRecall 15V-491 · Drv vehicles
DRV Suites recall 15V-491 covers 7,465 Drv vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V491000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,547 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 22, 2002 to July 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.