Recall 12V-028: 2008, 2010–2011 Drv Elite Suite, 2008, 2010–2011 Drv Mobile and 1 more
DRV SUITES recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Jan 30, 2012, covering about 1,701 vehicles.
The problem
Drv suites (Drv), formerly doubletree rv, is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2011 select, mobile, and elite suite recreational vehicles manufactured from june 12,2007, through october 27,2010 and equipped with disc brakes. Due to the paint applied to the aluminum wheel and hub face, the wheel may become loose.
The risk
This situation can result in the wheel/rim moving, shearing of the wheel studs and the wheel coming off of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Drv will notify owners, and dealers will remove the paint from the hub face and the back of the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact drv at 1-574-457-6472.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DRV SUITES |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V028000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Drv Elite Suite | 2008, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Drv Mobile | 2008, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Drv Select | 2008, 2010, 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-028?
Drv suites (Drv), formerly doubletree rv, is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2011 select, mobile, and elite suite recreational vehicles manufactured from june 12,2007, through october 27,2010 and equipped with disc brakes. Due to the paint applied to the aluminum wheel and hub face, the wheel may become loose.
How is recall 12V-028 fixed?
Drv will notify owners, and dealers will remove the paint from the hub face and the back of the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact drv at 1-574-457-6472.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.