Vehicle recall 11V236000 · April 14, 2011
DRV Elite Suite, Mobile and 1 more model
The dimmer circuit board overheats during use causing the circuit board and dimmer housing to melt and deform.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V236000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2011
- Filed by
- DRV SUITES
- Owner notification
- May 3, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 92
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- DRV Elite Suite (2011): 2011
- DRV Mobile (2011): 2011
- DRV Select (2011): 2011
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