BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z (2025) recall — Trailer Hitches
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers with Curt Helux Pin Boxes due to potential fastener loosening causing tow vehicle detachment. Owners should contact customer service for free tightening.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Brinkley RV is recalling specific 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers with Curt Helux Pin Boxes because fasteners may be improperly tightened. This could cause the tow vehicle to detach, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have dealers tighten the fasteners at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81629-brinkley-rv-2024-2025-model-z-trailer-hitches-recall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81629-brinkley-rv-2024-2025-model-z-trailer-hitches-recall-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V885000
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“Brinkley RV 2024-2025 Model Z Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Detachment.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81629-brinkley-rv-2024-2025-model-z-trailer-hitches-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V885000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V885000).
Why it’s dangerous
The pin box fasteners may not be tightened properly, causing them to loosen and fall out. This can lead to the tow vehicle detaching from the pin box, potentially causing a crash during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2025 Brinkley RV Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers with Curt Helux Pin Boxes are most at risk. The recall affects trailers purchased between late 2023 and early 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer has a Curt Helux Pin Box. The recall applies to 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers. Affected units were sold starting in late 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 to schedule a free fastener tightening at a dealer.
Have Dealers Tighten Fasteners
Dealers will tighten the fasteners for free as part of the recall remedy.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2405.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened, causing them to loosen and fall out, which could lead to the tow vehicle detaching and increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer has a Curt Helux Pin Box and is a 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel. Affected units were sold starting in late 2023.
What should I do if I have an affected trailer?
Contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 to schedule a free fastener tightening at a dealer.
Contact Brinkley RV
We’ve drafted a message you can send Brinkley RV to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V885000 — Brinkley RV Brinkley RV Hello, I own a Brinkley RV that is covered by recall 24V885000 from Brinkley RV. The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2405. 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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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 #24V885000 (November 22, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
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