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.
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Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 17V753000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 15V491000 · Recall details
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Is the 2015 Drv Tradition reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Drv Tradition, close to a typical Tradition model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Drv Tradition?
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How many recalls does the 2015 Drv Tradition have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and exterior lighting.
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