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HighNHTSA·24V476000·Announced 2024-06-25

Brinkley RV refrigerator wiring lacks overcurrent protection and is undersized

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers because the 12-volt refrigerator wiring may overheat. 3,157 units affected.

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: Risk-of-harm defect with a stated fire risk from overheating wiring, and no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and Model Z-Air travel trailers under NHTSA campaign number 24V476000. The potential number of units affected is 3,157.

The 12-volt system may have been incorrectly wired without overcurrent protection and with undersized wiring for the refrigerator, which can result in overheating. According to NHTSA, overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the wiring free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024.

Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.

The recalled product

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