2025 Brinkley RV Model Z Recall: Installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating…
NHTSA campaign 24V717000 · Equipment · filed Sep 26, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025 Model Z travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The risk
Underrated chains can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brinkley RV | Model Z | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V717000 (manufacturer number REC-2403). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.