DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:RIM
Posted on: 2012-02-01DescriptionDrv suites (drv), formerly doubletree rv, is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2011 select, mobile, and elite suite recreational vehicles manufactured from june 12,2007, through october 27,2010 and equipped with disc brakes. Due to the paint applied to the aluminum wheel and hub face, the wheel may become loose.
ConsequenceThis situation can result in the wheel/rim moving, shearing of the wheel studs and the wheel coming off of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective ActionDrv will notify owners, and dealers will remove the paint from the hub face and the back of the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact drv at 1-574-457-6472.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov.