Vehicle recall 13V369000 · August 16, 2013
DRV Elite Suite, Mobile Suite and 2 more models
Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- DRV is recalling certain model year 2014 Tradition, Mobile Suite, Mobile Suite Select, and Elite Suite recreational vehicles and travel trailers manufactured December 10, 2012, through July 30, 2013. Due to a design change in the Dometic-brand power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- Consequence
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- DRV will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact DRV at 1-260-562-1075 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V369000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 16, 2013
- Filed by
- DRV Suites
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 129
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2014): 2014
- DRV Mobile Suite (2014): 2014
- DRV Mobile Suite Select (2014): 2014
- DRV Tradition (2014): 2014
Has your DRV been repaired?
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