Drv Suites dimmer circuit board overheats during use causing the circuit board and dimmer housing to melt and deform.
The short version
DRV SUITES reported a problem with the headlights high/low beam dimmer switch. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIMMER SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-236.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 11V-236 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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