The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V753000·Announced 2017-11-22

DRV Recalls RVs with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

DRV Suites is recalling specific recreational vehicles equipped with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles that detach.

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 safety-critical component (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function or cause injury via nozzle detachment, fitting the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' criterion.

Plain-English summary

DRV Suites is recalling certain 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, including Elite Suites, Full House, Mobile Suites, Mobile Suite Estates, Select Suites, Traditions, and Travel Suites. The recall affects vehicles equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing them from discharging as expected, or may require excessive force to activate. In certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly during a fire, it can increase the risk of injury.

Owners should contact DRV customer service at 1-574-457-6472 or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540 for a free replacement fire extinguisher. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
DRV MOBILE SUITE, MOBILE SUITE ESTATES, SELECT, TRADITION
Brand
DRV
Manufacturer
DRV Suites
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
7,896

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 (7)

  • MOBILE SUITE
  • MOBILE SUITE ESTATES
  • SELECT
  • TRADITION
  • TRAVEL SUITE
  • FULL HOUSE
  • ELITE SUITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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