The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V042000·Announced 2025-01-30

Brinkley fifth wheel solar charge controllers can fail and overheat

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers because the solar charge controller may fail and overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: an overheating accessory controller presents a fire hazard without affecting control or propulsion, and no incidents are recorded.

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. About 1,723 units are potentially affected.

The solar charge controller may fail and overheat.

NHTSA states that an overheated controller increases the risk of fire.

Dealers will replace the controller free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 7, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280, referencing recall number REC-2501, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational vehicle electrical
Hazard
Affected units
1,723

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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