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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Brinkley RV: Solar Panel Wiring May Overheat Causing Fire

Agency Publication Date: October 21, 2024
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Summary

Brinkley RV is recalling 1,319 of its 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers due to a fire hazard. The solar panels on these units may have been incorrectly wired, potentially causing the circuits to overload and the wiring to overheat. Owners should consult the Affected Products section if needed and follow the steps in Your Remedy Options to arrange for a free repair.

Risk

Incorrectly wired solar panels can cause electrical circuits to overload and the wiring to overheat, significantly increasing the risk of a fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is an affected 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailer by checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) against the manufacturer records.
  2. Contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280 to verify your unit's status and schedule an appointment.
  3. Dealers will rewire the solar power system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2404.
  4. For additional questions or assistance, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will rewire the solar power system.

How to: Dealers will rewire the solar power system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2024. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2404.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 Brinkley RV Model G

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V786000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Brinkley RV
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 1,319 vehicles(1319% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: October 29, 2024
Notes: 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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: REC-2404
Agency Last Updated: November 12, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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