The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V286000·Announced 2025-01-05

Brinkley RV fifth-wheel trailers recalled for detaching step assembly

Brinkley RV is recalling 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth-wheel trailers with potentially detaching step assemblies. The clip-on bracket bolts may loosen, causing steps to detach and increasing injury 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 structural vehicle defect involving removable step assemblies that may detach and cause injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Model G and Model Z fifth-wheel travel trailers equipped with removable step assemblies.

The clip-on bracket mounting bolts securing the removable step assembly may come loose, allowing the steps to detach during normal use.

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury to occupants and bystanders.

Owners should have the clip-on bracket replaced by an authorized Brinkley RV dealer at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may 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 1-888-275-9171). Additional information is available at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA campaign number is 25V286000.

The recalled product

Product
2025 BRINKLEY RV MODEL G
Brand
BRINKLEY RV
Manufacturer
Brinkley RV
Hazard
  • step-detachment
  • fall-hazard
Affected units
1,607

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 (2)

  • MODEL G
  • MODEL Z

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.