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2003-2021 · 19 model years

DRV Mobile Suite Problems by year

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the DRV Mobile Suite across 19 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age20164 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2016
Complaints
17
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Mobile Suite complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20210200-F
20201100Wheels & tiresD
20193100BrakesD
20181200BrakesD
20172200Body, doors & structureD
20164200Body, doors & structureF
20150100-B
20142200BrakesD
20130100-B
20121100-C
20112100-C
20100100-B
20091101Electrical systemD
20080100-B
20070100-B
20060100-B
20050100-B
20040100-B
20030100-B

Most common Mobile Suite problems

DRV Mobile Suite recalls 5

Latest Mobile Suite complaints

2020 DRV Mobile SuiteWheels & tires

The Goodyear G114 215 75 17.5 driver side rear tire on our 2019 DRV Mobile Suites 40KSSB4 delaminated while traveling near Olean, NY. This caused extensive damage to the drivers side kitchen slide. The tire was removed and sent to Goodyear per their request and they determined that the tire was at fault and failed. This event could have caused an accident had the delaminated tire tread come in contact with another vehicle while on the highway. The tire was found to be defective at which time Goodyear reimbursed...

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for all expenses to repair the RV including replacing all tires. Prior to and after the tire delamination event our tire monitoring system did not notify us of any issue as the tire remained inflated. We feel that the Goodyear G114 tires supplied by DRV on our RV at the time of purchase in September 2019 are installed right at the maximum weight rating. We have had our RV weighed per tire location and we were within 400 lbs of the maximum weight allowed per tire. Although we were under the maximum allowable weight there is no safety factor left.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11490227
2016 DRV Mobile SuiteBody, doors & structure

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.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11489534
2017 DRV Mobile SuiteBody, doors & structure

Cracked Frame. On June 13th, 2022 I was made aware through social media to check for a possible cracked frame do to others having similar issues. After investigation I found major cracks in my DRV's left and right gussets. These were visible both standing on the front landing legs and while attached to the tow vehicle. Safety. Cracked frame could cause the whole front to completely crack and collapse causing the front legs to drag and cause accident & more. Has been confirmed with my last known count to...

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be 25 units plus having same issue. Lippert came and made temporary repair for my transportation back to the manufacturer (at my cost ) for assessment and repair. Warnings. Movement from cracked frame caused caulking to keep failing, screw working loose, trim and cabinets to fall from attachment. Slide cable wear. Outside slide trim showing movement and bending . Also more movement and bouncing while towing. Have no idea how long this was going on.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11489076
2019 DRV Mobile SuiteBrakes

The contact owns a 2019 DRV Mobile Suite Fifth Wheel RV, Model Number: 40KSSB4. The contact stated that while disassembling the wheels to perform a recall repair, he noticed that 3 of the 4 outboard brake pads were missing friction materials. The contact replaced the brake pads himself. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V733000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,400.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11456949
2018 DRV Mobile SuiteBrakes

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 off the brake fluid. Brakes worked until we arrived in port orange fl 5 oct 2019. Took to another rv dealer and found the brake line from driver's side to passenger side or 5th wheel had small holes and was leaking brake fluid. Replaced brake line. Brakes still working as of today.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11385995
2009 DRV Mobile SuiteElectrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 drv mobile suite. The contact stated that he could not reset the breakers on his trailer. In addition, the television and the microwave no longer operated as intended. The contact also stated that an abnormal, burning smell would emit throughout the rv. The contact then called both an independent mechanic and an electrician who both determined that there was a defective neutral wire in his camper. The electrician found a junction box and discovered that the entire box had been burned due...

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to a defective iota transfer switch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was offered a new transfer switch. The contact then suggested that the manufacturer cover all the damages caused by the defective transfer switch. The contact had yet to hear back from the manufacturer as to whether they will cover the cost of the damage. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11355428

Questions about the DRV Mobile Suite

Which DRV Mobile Suite years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (4), 2019 (3), 2011 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which DRV Mobile Suite years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003, 2004, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Mobile Suite years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common DRV Mobile Suite problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (5), body, doors & structure (3), wheels & tires (2) most often.

How many recalls does the DRV Mobile Suite have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all DRV Mobile Suite model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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