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SevereNHTSA·24V717000·Announced 2024-09-26

Brinkley Model Z safety chains are underrated for the weight rating

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers because the installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. 40 units are 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: Safety chains that can break and allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle are a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers under NHTSA campaign number 24V717000. The potential number of units affected is 40.

The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. According to NHTSA, underrated chains can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the safety chains free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2024.

Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280.

The recalled product

Product
BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle — Travel trailer
Hazard
Affected units
40

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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