DRV 2017 Mobile Suite: Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Risk of Crash
DRV is recalling 2016-2017 Mobile Suites due to brake caliper bolts loosening, which can cause loss of braking capability and increase crash risk. Owners should contact DRV for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of braking capability can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
DRV is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mobile Suites trailers because brake caliper bolts can loosen, potentially causing loss of braking capability and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the bolts replaced with thread adhesive by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225718-drv-2017-mobile-suite-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225718-drv-2017-mobile-suite-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V949000
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“DRV 2017 Mobile Suite: Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225718-drv-2017-mobile-suite-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V949000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V949000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake caliper bolts may loosen over time, leading to a loss of braking capability. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially during travel when stopping suddenly is needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 DRV Mobile Suites trailers manufactured between January 29, 2016 and November 14, 2016 are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential brake failure during travel.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your DRV Mobile Suite trailer was manufactured between January 29, 2016 and November 14, 2016. The recall covers model years 2016-2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DRV Customer Service
Call 1-260-562-3500 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Have Caliper Bolts Replaced
Dealers will replace the caliper bolts and sleeves using thread adhesive at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 19 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for the repair?
The recall began on January 11, 2017, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the repair.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V949000 (December 23, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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