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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V236000·Announced 2011-04-14

DRV Recalls 2011 Fifth Wheel RVs Due to Dimmer Switch Fire Risk

DRV is recalling 92 model year 2011 Select, Mobile, and Elite Suite fifth wheel recreational vehicles because the headlight dimmer switch can overheat, melt, and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that the overheated switch can lead to personal injury and/or fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

DRV Suites is recalling 92 model year 2011 Select, Mobile, and Elite Suite fifth wheel recreational vehicles. The recall involves vehicles equipped with ITC 2-wire dimmer switches for the exterior high/low beam headlights.

The defect involves the dimmer circuit board overheating during use, which can cause the circuit board and dimmer housing to melt and deform. As the switch fails, the lights may become inoperable or not work correctly, and there may be a noticeable smoke or burning smell. The source states that an overheated switch can lead to personal injury and/or fire.

The safety recall began on May 3, 2011. Dealers will replace the dimmer switches free of charge. Owners may contact DRV at 1-574-457-6472 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DRV SELECT, MOBILE, ELITE SUITE
Brand
DRV
Manufacturer
DRV SUITES
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
92

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SELECT
  • MOBILE
  • ELITE SUITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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