Recall 17V753 affects 7,896 2003-2018 Drv recreational vehicles with Kidde fire extinguishers that can clog or fail to discharge. Replacement is free through Kidde.
Drv is recalling 7,896 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, including Mobile Suite, Elite Suite, and Full House models, because certain Kidde fire extinguishers can clog, fail to discharge, or lose the nozzle. In a fire, a defective extinguisher can increase the risk of injury; Drv dealers will handle the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The recalled equipment is the Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button Pindicator fire extinguisher installed in certain 2003-2018 Drv recreational vehicles, including Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Estates, Select, Tradition, Travel Suite, Full House, and Elite Suite models. A fire extinguisher is supposed to release dry chemical powder when the handle or button is activated. That discharge gives the owner a way to fight a small fire before it spreads.
On affected extinguishers, the valve or nozzle assembly does not work as designed. The extinguisher can clog, discharge only partly, or need excessive force to activate. In some models, the nozzle can separate from the valve assembly with enough force to injure someone. Once that happens, the extinguisher is also inoperable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The extinguisher can look normal until you pull the handle or press the button during a fire.
Who's affected?
Spans seven Drv model lines across the 2003-2018 model years, all tied to Equipment.
| 2003 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2010 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2016 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2006 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2015 Drv Tradition | Equipment |
| 2017 Drv Travel Suite | Equipment |
| 2012 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2010 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2008 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2013 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2009 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2006 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2015 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2011 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2018 Drv Full House | Equipment |
| 2017 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2007 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2015 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2016 Drv Full House | Equipment |
| 2007 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2010 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2013 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Full House | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2016 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2015 Drv Full House | Equipment |
| 2018 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2017 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2012 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2010 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2008 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2007 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2005 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2004 Drv Mobile Suite | Equipment |
| 2018 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2017 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2011 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2012 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2013 Drv Mobile Suite Estates | Equipment |
| 2009 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2009 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2013 Drv Tradition | Equipment |
| 2014 Drv Tradition | Equipment |
| 2016 Drv Tradition | Equipment |
| 2011 Drv Select | Equipment |
| 2012 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2015 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2016 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2018 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2008 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| 2017 Drv Full House | Equipment |
| 2011 Drv Elite Suite | Equipment |
| Units affected | 7,896 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a fire starts, a fire extinguisher that does not function properly can leave occupants without the protection it is meant to provide and increase the risk of injury. There is no known warning sign before that failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and replace the extinguisher through the recall path. Repair is free at any franchised Drv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2018 Drv Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Estates, Select, Tradition, Travel Suite, Full House, or Elite Suite is included in this recall.
- Contact Drv customer service at 1-574-457-6472 to confirm the free Kidde fire extinguisher replacement path.
- Request the free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde because the recalled unit can clog, require excessive force, or lose its nozzle during use.
- Bring the recall notice if Drv mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V753 when you call.
- Keep another working fire extinguisher in the RV until the recalled Kidde extinguisher is replaced.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, the repair path is a free replacement fire extinguisher. Drv notifies owners and directs them to contact Kidde for the replacement unit, so the work is handled through the fire extinguisher recall process rather than a normal parts repair on the RV. The replacement is free of charge. Drv has a general reimbursement plan on file for related out-of-pocket costs. If you already paid for an eligible extinguisher replacement tied to this recall, ask Drv customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 22, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 22, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 22, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V753?
Recall 17V753 covers 7,896 2003-2018 Drv Elite Suite, Full House, Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Estates, Select, Tradition, and Travel Suite recreational vehicles with certain Kidde fire extinguishers. The extinguisher can clog, require excessive force, or lose its nozzle, which can increase injury risk during a fire.
What should I do if my 2003-2018 Drv Elite Suite, Full House, Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Estates, Select, Tradition, Travel Suite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 17V753. If it is, contact Drv customer service at 1-574-457-6472 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540 to get the replacement fire extinguisher. Reference recall 17V753 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety recall remedy to be provided at no cost, and Drv says the Kidde replacement fire extinguisher is free. Keep your VIN and recall number 17V753 available when you contact Drv or Kidde.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the fire extinguisher fails when you need it. If it clogs, needs excessive force, or the nozzle detaches, the extinguisher does not discharge as expected during a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
When did owner notification begin?
Drv began the recall notification process on January 15, 2018. If you bought the recreational vehicle used or never received a notice, check your VIN and contact Drv or Kidde with recall number 17V753.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V753000 |
|---|---|
| Drv customer service | 1-574-457-6472 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V753 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V753000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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