Recall 12V028 affects 1,701 2008, 2010, 2011 Drv Mobile, Select, and Elite Suite RVs for loose wheels. Repair is free at franchised Drv dealers.
Drv recall 12V028 covers 1,701 2008, 2010, 2011 Mobile, Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles with disc brakes because paint on the aluminum wheel and hub face can let a wheel loosen. A loose wheel can shear wheel studs and come off the vehicle, increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On 2008, 2010, and 2011 Drv Mobile, Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles with disc brakes, the wheel rim mounts against a flat hub face. That hub face is the surface that holds the wheel tight when the lug nuts are torqued. The wheel depends on firm metal-to-metal contact at that mounting surface.
In NHTSA campaign 12V028, paint was applied to the aluminum wheel and hub face where those parts meet. That paint layer interferes with the clamping surface between the wheel and the hub. As the wheel is used, the painted contact area can lose holding force, and the wheel can become loose.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the wheel has already loosened, an owner can notice vibration, wheel movement, or unusual noise from the wheel area, but the recall filing does not list an early warning sign before the defect develops.
Who's affected?
Spans the Mobile, Select, and Elite Suite lines across the 2008, 2010, and 2011 model years, all tied to wheel hardware.
| 2011 Drv Mobile | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2008 Drv Mobile | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Drv Select | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Drv Elite Suite | wheel hardware |
| 2008 Drv Select | wheel hardware |
| 2010 Drv Elite Suite | wheel hardware |
| 2010 Drv Mobile | wheel hardware |
| 2010 Drv Select | wheel hardware |
| 2008 Drv Elite Suite | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 1,701 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wheel or rim can move on the hub, shear the wheel studs, and come off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and schedule the recall repair promptly so the hub face and back of the wheels are corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised Drv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008, 2010, 2011 Drv Mobile, Select, or Elite Suite recreational vehicle is included in this recall.
- Contact Drv customer service at 1-574-457-6472 to confirm repair handling for recall number 12V028.
- Schedule the free wheel and hub-face paint removal that fixes the loose-wheel condition.
- Bring the recall notice if Drv mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V028 when you call.
- Avoid towing or driving the RV until Drv or the dealer confirms the wheel and hub-face repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Drv technician removes paint from the hub face and from the back of each affected wheel so the wheel can seat correctly against the hub. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. No repair time is listed, so ask the service desk how long the paint removal work will take.
Timeline
| January 30, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V028?
Recall 12V028 covers 1,701 2008, 2010, and 2011 Drv Mobile, Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles with disc brakes. Paint on the aluminum wheel and hub face can let a wheel loosen. Drv dealers will remove the paint from the hub face and wheel backs for free.
What should I do if my 2008, 2010, 2011 Drv Mobile, Select, or Elite Suite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 12V028. If it is, contact a franchised Drv dealer and ask for the wheel and hub face paint removal. Reference recall number 12V028 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Drv dealers will remove the paint from the hub face and the back of the affected wheels free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. If the wheel or rim moves, the wheel studs can shear and the wheel can come off the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair if your recreational vehicle is included.
What if I bought this Drv recreational vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received a notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your Mobile, Select, or Elite Suite is included, then call a franchised Drv dealer with recall number 12V028.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V028000 |
|---|---|
| Drv customer service | 1-574-457-6472 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V028 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V028000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →