DRV FULL HOUSE 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V820000

Make Model Year
DRV FULL HOUSE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-02 2016-11-14 2016-11-14

Production Dates: 2014-10-31 - 2015-08-20

Manufacturers Involved: DRV Suites

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-02-06

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

DRV Suites "DRV" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Full House trailers, models JX450, LX450, LX455 and TX500, manufactured October 31, 2014, to August 20, 2015, equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99-02-06.

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.