NHTSATRAILER HITCHES
Brinkley RV - Towed Vehicle May Detach from Pin Box
Published: November 22, 2024Recall ID: 24V885000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model Z Fifth Wheel trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.
Affected Products
Towed Vehicle May Detach from Pin Box
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Towed Vehicle May Detach from Pin Box |
| Nhtsa id | 24V885000 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V885000 |
| 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 Z Fifth Wheel trailers equipped with Curt Helux Pin Boxes. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened. |
| Completion rate | 82.83 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | REC-2405 |
| Potentially affected | 466 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |