Exterior lighting: tail lights
- Component
- Exterior lighting: tail lights
- Manufacturer
- DRV Suites
- Vehicles affected
- 491
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-29
- Owners notified
- 2022-10-26
Defect description
DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Incorrectly placed rear lights may reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.