Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V885000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Brinkley RV filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-11-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V885000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Vehicles affected
466
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-22
Owners notified
2024-12-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
BRINKLEY RV Model Z2025 2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.