DRV Suites – Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate

DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Full House trailers, models JX450, LX450, LX455 and TX500, manufactured October 31, 2014, to August 20, 2015, equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded ‘top hat’ that can separate from the hinge.


Report Received Date 11/14/2016
NHTSA ID 16V820000
Consequence Summary If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action DRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99-02-06.
Recall Code 99-02-06
Potentially Affected 15
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V820000)

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