Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V236000 Reported April 14, 2011

Dimmer switch/itc

Drv Suites · Exterior Lighting · 92 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V236000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
92
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 14, 2011

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Drv Suites dealer and reference recall ID 11V236000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V236000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V236000?

NHTSA recall 11V236000 was issued by Drv Suites on April 14, 2011. It addresses: Dimmer switch/itc. The recall affects approximately 92 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Drv Suites dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V236000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.