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SevereNHTSA·24V037000·Announced 2024-01-23

Brinkley Model Z axle spindle welds may fail and detach wheels

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024 Model Z recreational vehicles because the axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in the wheel assembly detaching from the axle. 17 units affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A weld failure that can detach the wheel assembly from the axle is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024 Model Z recreational vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V037000. The potential number of units affected is 17.

The axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in the wheel assembly detaching from the axle. According to NHTSA, wheel assembly detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in February 2024.

Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2401.

The recalled product

Product
BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
17

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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