DRV ELITE SUITE 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V369000

Make Model Year
DRV ELITE SUITE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-10-15 2013-08-16 2013-08-22

Production Dates: 2012-12-10 - 2013-07-30

Manufacturers Involved: DRV Suites

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 129

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

DRV is recalling certain model year 2014 Tradition, Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured December 10, 2012, through July 30, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

DRV will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact DRV at 1-260-562-1075 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes

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.