NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brinkley RV - Solar Panel Wiring May Overheat Causing Fire
Published: October 21, 2024Recall ID: 24V786000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly wired, which can overload the circuits and cause the wiring to overheat.
Affected Products
Solar Panel Wiring May Overheat Causing Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Solar Panel Wiring May Overheat Causing Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V786000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V786000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Brinkley RV |
| Defect summary | Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly wired, which can overload the circuits and cause the wiring to overheat. |
| Completion rate | 82.11 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Overheated wires increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | REC-2404 |
| Potentially affected | 1319 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |