BRINKLEY RV MODEL Z (2025) recall — Equipment
Brinkley is recalling 2025 Model Z travel trailers due to safety chains that may break, causing trailer detachment and crash risk. Owners must have chains replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Underrated chains can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Brinkley is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers because the safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This means the chains could break, potentially detaching the trailer from the tow vehicle and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81928-brinkley-2025-model-z-rv-safety-chains-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81928-brinkley-2025-model-z-rv-safety-chains-recall-risk-of · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V717000
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“Brinkley 2025 Model Z RV Safety Chains Recall: Risk of Trailer Detachment.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81928-brinkley-2025-model-z-rv-safety-chains-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #24V717000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V717000).
Why it’s dangerous
The safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, meaning they may break under normal use. If the chains break, the trailer could detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Brinkley Model Z travel trailers are affected. Those using the trailers for towing are most at risk due to potential trailer detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025 Model Z travel trailers from Brinkley. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 8, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Brinkley Customer Service
Call 1-574-501-4280 to arrange a free replacement of the safety chains.
Get Safety Chains Replaced
Dealers will replace the safety chains at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2403.
Questions people ask
Why are the safety chains being recalled?
The safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, meaning they may break under normal use and cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2025 Brinkley Model Z travel trailer. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 8, 2024.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 to arrange a free replacement of the safety chains.
Contact Brinkley
We’ve drafted a message you can send Brinkley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V717000 — Brinkley Brinkley Hello, I own a Brinkley that is covered by recall 24V717000 from Brinkley. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2403. 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 #24V717000 (September 26, 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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