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NHTSA Recall 11V236000: High/low beam dimmer switch (exterior lighting)

DRV SUITES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Drv Elite Suite.

92
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2011
owners notified (May 3)
NHTSA campaign11V236000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Report receivedApril 14, 2011
Owner notificationMay 3, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V236000

Make and modelModel years
Drv Elite Suite2011
Drv Mobile2011
Drv Select2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.