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HighNHTSA·16V896000·Announced 2016-12-14

DRV Recalls 2017 Full House Trailers Due to Door Hinge Weld Defect

DRV Suites is recalling 2017 Full House recreational trailers because rear cargo door hinge welds may be insufficient, causing the door to swing down with excessive force.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury to persons in the door's path, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

DRV Suites is recalling certain model year 2017 Full House recreational trailers, specifically models JX450, LX410, LX450, and LX455. These vehicles were manufactured between August 29, 2016, and November 30, 2016.

The recall addresses a defect in the rear cargo door hinges where the welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate may be insufficient. This issue can cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal. If the door does not open as expected, there is an increased risk of injury to individuals in the door's path.

Dealers will inspect the weld thickness and replace the hinge if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DRV FULL HOUSE
Brand
DRV
Manufacturer
DRV Suites
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
26

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 (1)

  • FULL HOUSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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