2007 Drv Elite Suite

Defect. 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

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.

THIS OWNER WAS PROMPTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT (POSTED BY BOWMAN AT ODI) BY OWNER WHO HAD FILED VOQ 10490643 REPORTING A FRACTURED HANGER SPRING HANGER BRACKET - SEE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THIS OWNER....UPDATED 01/23/13 *BF UPDATED 02/8/2013 *JS

LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH MONTANA. MANAGED TO FIND A REPUTABLE TRAILER DEALER IN HELENA TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE MECHANIC CRAWLED UNDER MY UNIT HE SAID THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD; THERE WAS A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. THE FRONT AXLE WAS READY TO DROP OFF THE FRAME. THE INNER PART OF THE LEFT HANGER HAD BROKEN AND THE RIGHT OUTER PART OF THE RIGHT HANGER HAD A FRACTURE CRACK. IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEAK HAD NOT GOT MY ATTENTION AND THE AXLE HAD DROPPED OFF, THERE I COULD HAVE BEEN A WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY, (I WAS OVER 2500 MILES FROM HOME.) MORE SUPPORT WAS WELDED ONTO THE HANGERS AND A 2X4 STEEL TUBE WAS WELDED ACROSS FROM ONE FRONT HANGER TO THE OTHER SIDE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND I HAVE FOUND TWO OTHER DOUBLETREE MODELS (MOBILE SUITES) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGED LIPPERT SUSPENSION. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS BY WINNEBAGO, KEYSTONE AND KZRV/ INFERNO 2008 ALL UNITS HAD LIPPERT SUSPENSIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS A COPY OF THE KZRV RECALL. NOTE:CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS ON PREVIOUS SAFETY COMPLAINT RECALL: 2008 KZRV 5TH WHEEL TRAILER: LIPPERT SUSPENSION MAKE / MODELS : MODEL/BUILD YEARS: KZRV / INFERNO 2008 MANUFACTURER : KZRV, L.P. MFR'S REPORT DATE : JULY 02, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 08V307000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: SUSPENSION POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED : 419 SUMMARY: KZRV IS RECALLING 419 MY 2008 INFERNO FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER TRAILERS EQUIPPED

LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH MONTANA. MANAGED TO FIND A REPUTABLE TRAILER DEALER IN HELENA TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE MECHANIC CRAWLED UNDER MY UNIT HE SAID THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD; THERE WAS A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. THE FRONT AXLE WAS READY TO DROP OFF THE FRAME. THE INNER PART OF THE LEFT HANGER HAD BROKEN AND THE RIGHT OUTER PART OF THE RIGHT HANGER HAD A FRACTURE CRACK. IF THE BRAKE FLUID LEAK HAD NOT GOT MY ATTENTION AND THE AXLE HAD DROPPED OFF, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY, I WAS OVER 2500 MILES FROM HOME. MORE SUPPORT WAS WELDED ONTO THE HANGERS AND A 2X4 STEEL TUBE WAS WELDED ACROSS FROM ONE FRONT HANGER TO THE OTHER SIDE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND I HAVE FOUND TWO OTHER DOUBLETREE MODELS (MOBILE SUITES) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGED LIPPERT SUSPENSION. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS BY WINNEBAGO, KEYSTONE AND KZRV/ INFERNO 2008 ALL UNITS HAD LIPPERT SUSPENSIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS A COPY OF THE KZRV RECALL. THERE COULD BE OTHERS RECALL: 2008 KZRV 5TH WHEEL TRAILER: LIPPERT SUSPENSION MAKE / MODELS : MODEL/BUILD YEARS: KZRV / INFERNO 2008 MANUFACTURER : KZRV, L.P. MFR'S REPORT DATE : JULY 02, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 08V307000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: SUSPENSION POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED : 419 SUMMARY: KZRV IS RECALLING 419 MY 2008 INFERNO FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT SUSPENSION HANGERS. THESE S