2023–2024 Brinkley RV Model Z recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers. The 12-volt system may have been incorrectly wired without overcurrent protection and with undersized wiring for the refrigerator, which can result in overheating.
💥 The risk
Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V476000
- Manufacturer recall #
- REC-2402
- Manufacturer
- Brinkley RV
- Vehicles affected
- 3,157
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 8, 2024
- Built
- May 1, 2022 – Apr 23, 2024
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 www.nhtsa.gov.