The defect
DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Incorrectly placed rear lights may reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| DRV Mobile Suites | 2021, 2022 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRV Mobile Suites | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| DRV Mobile Suites | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
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38 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the exterior lighting; DRV Suites filed 11 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022