- The problem
- 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
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 DRV Mobile Suite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Mobile Suite year, for its age
#269 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 DRV Mobile Suite problems
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2016 DRV Mobile Suite recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured January 29, 2016, to November 14, 2016. The brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing a loss of braking capability.
- The risk
- A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DRV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the caliper bolts and sleeves using a thread adhesive, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.08.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
2016 Drv mobile suite 40kssb4. Consumer writes in regards to safety concerns with the spare tire carrier. *Ld the consumer stated the spare was not properly secured. *Js
Our lippert (lci) level up front leveling legs are leaking down 1" every two days. They have also started creeping down as we travel down the road (in motion) which is a safety hazard. They have also dropped about half way down while the rv was stationary and had one of us been under the front we would have been injured or killed. There are many drv owners reporting the same issue with their units on the drv forum. Seems lippert (lci) is aware of the issue but refuses to make repairs.*Dt*jb
While driving our drv mobile suites 5th wheel trailer home from ocean city maryland we noticed that the front hydraulic levelers were leaking down. We pulled over to the side of the road and used the control pad to retract them back up. We proceeded down the road and at least 7 or 8 times during our 2 hour road trip we had to stop and retract the front hydraulic levelers. On the last three times one of the levelers was all the way down touching the road really scaring us to the point where we called our drv...
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dealer and see if it was safe to drive. We did retract the levelers on the last time and they seemed to stay up until we got home. I have check several drv user web sites and this seems to be a problem a lot of owners are having. I contacted lippert the manufacturer of the hydraulic levelers and they would not stand behind their product although they have fixed others that have been out of warranty, our vehicle is currently at our drv dealer in knoxville, tn *bf*as*jb*dt*jb
DRV Mobile Suite: every year compared
All Mobile Suite years2016 DRV Mobile Suite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 DRV Mobile Suite | 4 | 2 | F | |
| 2016 DRV Elite Suites All | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 DRV Toy Hauler | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite
Does the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite: equipment (November 2017); caliper (December 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), engine & cooling (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 11, 2017 and the latest on October 17, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 DRV Mobile Suite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical DRV Mobile Suite year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which DRV Mobile Suite years have the most complaints?
2016 (4), 2019 (3), 2011 (2). See every DRV Mobile Suite year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 DRV Mobile Suite has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data