Disc: caliperRecall 16V-949 · Drv vehicles
DRV Suites recall 16V-949 covers 110 Drv vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V949000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured January 29, 2016, to November 14, 2016. The brake caliper bolts may loosen, causing a loss of braking capability.
The risk
A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DRV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the caliper bolts and sleeves using a thread adhesive, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.08.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 29, 2016 to November 14, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.