DRV Recalls 2016-2017 Elite and Mobile Suites Due to Brake Bolt Issue
DRV Suites is recalling 2016-2017 Elite and Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers because brake caliper bolts may loosen, potentially causing a loss of braking capability.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake caliper bolts) that can lead to a loss of braking capability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
DRV Suites is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel recreational trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between January 29, 2016, and November 14, 2016. The recall involves 110 units.
The defect involves brake caliper bolts that may loosen, which can cause a loss of braking capability. A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- DRV ELITE SUITES ALL, MOBILE SUITE
- Brand
- DRV
- Manufacturer
- DRV Suites
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 110
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- ELITE SUITES ALL
- MOBILE SUITE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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