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HighNHTSA·24V476000·Announced 2026-01-06

2023-2024 Brinkley RV Model Z wiring defect may cause fire

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and travel trailers due to incorrect 12-volt system wiring that lacks overcurrent protection. The undersized wiring for the refrigerator may overheat, creating a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source text does not report any fires, injuries, or illnesses. This is a recall for a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High (3) severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers. The 12-volt electrical system in these units was installed with incorrect wiring that lacks proper overcurrent protection and uses undersized wiring for the refrigerator circuit.

The undersized wiring can overheat due to improper circuit protection. Overheated wiring increases the risk of fire within the vehicle.

This recall affects 3,157 units. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024.

Dealers will replace the wiring free of charge. Owners can contact Brinkley RV customer service at 1-574-501-4280 (Brinkley recall number REC-2402) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheating
  • electrical-system-wiring
Affected units
3,157

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 (1)

  • MODEL Z

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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