BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z 2025: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V885000

Make Model Year
BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z 2025
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-12 2024-11-22 2024-11-22

Production Dates: 2024-09-23 - 2024-11-14

Manufacturers Involved: Brinkley RV

Manufacturer Campaign Number: REC-2405

Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 466

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Brinkley RV "Brinkley" is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.

Consequence

The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2405.

Notes

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 nhtsa.gov.