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HighNHTSA·24V786000·Announced 2025-09-10

Brinkley RV fifth wheel trailers recalled for solar panel wiring fire risk

Brinkley RV recalls 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers with incorrectly wired solar panels that can overheat and increase fire risk.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product where no injuries have been reported and the fire hazard is theoretical, meeting the criterion for score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels in these units may have been incorrectly wired, which can cause the wiring to overheat and potentially create a fire hazard.

The recall affects approximately 1,319 units. Both 2024 and 2025 model year vehicles are included.

Affected owners have received notification letters as of October 29, 2024. Dealers will rewire the solar power system free of charge. Contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 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
2025 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle — Fifth wheel trailer
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-wiring
Affected units
1,319

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 G

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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