Defect Description For Recall
DRV Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Select, Mobile And Elite Suite 5Th Wheel Recreational Vehicles Equipped With Itc 2 Wire Dimmer Switches. The Dimmer Circuit Board Overheats During Use Causing The Circuit Board And Dimmer Housing To Melt And Deform. As The Dimmer Switch Fails, The Lights May Become Inoperable Or Not Work Correctly And There May Be A Noticeable Smoke Or Burning Smell.
Make Of Vehicle
DRV
Model Of Vehicle
ELITE SUITE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V236000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
Effect Of Defect
The Failure Of The Dimmer Switch Will Cause The Lights To Stop Dimming And/Or Working. An Overheated Switch Can Also Lead To Personal Injury And/Or Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Dimmer Switches Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 3, 2011. Owners May Contact DRV At 1-574-457-6472.
Vehicle Manufacturer
DRV Suites
Start Of Manufacture
20101101
End Of Manufacture
20110120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
92
Date Owners Notified
20110503
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
DRV Suites
Date Report Received
20110414