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Brinkley 2023-2024 Model Z RV Recall: Fire Risk from Overheated Wiring

Brinkley is recalling certain 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels and travel trailers due to overheated wiring in the 12-volt system that could cause fire. Owners must contact customer service for free wiring replacement.

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Brinkley is recalling specific 2023-2024 Model Z RVs because their 12-volt wiring may overheat and cause fire. This affects RV owners who use refrigerators with the faulty wiring system. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81628-brinkley-2023-2024-model-z-rv-recall-fire-risk-from.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81628-brinkley-2023-2024-model-z-rv-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V476000

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“Brinkley 2023-2024 Model Z RV Recall: Fire Risk from Overheated Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81628-brinkley-2023-2024-model-z-rv-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #24V476000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V476000).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on June 25, 2024, that Brinkley RV is recalling certain Model Z fifth wheels and travel trailers due to overheated wiring that increases the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the wiring free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brinkley RV Model Z (2023-2024)
  • Brinkley RV Model Z-Air (2023-2024)

What to do

Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.

The hazard

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

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Brinkley RV has 10 other recalls on record since September 29, 2023. Other recent recalls of similar products include Keystone 2026 Montana RV Recall: Fire Risk from Damaged Wiring (March 18, 2026), Tiffin 2026 Open Trail Recall: Overheated Circuit Board Fire Risk (June 29, 2026), and Volkswagen ID.4 (2023-2025) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Battery (January 21, 2026). NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2024 BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z as of April 30, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Brinkley 2023-2024 Model Z fifth wheels or Model Z-Air travel trailers. The recall was announced in July 2024 with owner notifications mailed to affected customers.

  • Brand
    Brinkley
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Customer Service

    Call Brinkley at 1-574-501-4280 to schedule free wiring replacement.

  2. Get Wiring Replacement

    Dealers will replace the faulty wiring at no cost to you.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 13 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jun 25, 202412. Owner letters mailed: Jul 8, 202422024
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Take action

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Brinkley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 24V476000 — Brinkley 2023-2024 Model Z RV Recall: Fire Risk from Overheated Wiring

Hello,

I own a Brinkley 2023-2024 Model Z RV Recall: Fire Risk from Overheated Wiring that is covered by recall 24V476000 from Brinkley.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2402.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V476000 (June 25, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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