DRV TRADITION 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V491000

Make Model Year
DRV TRADITION 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-10 2015-08-05 2015-08-05

Production Dates: 2002-04-22 - 2015-07-24

Manufacturers Involved: DRV Suites

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99.02.05

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7465

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.