The defect
Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G and Model Z fifth wheel travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
The risk
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2502.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Brinkley RV Model G | 2024, 2025 |
| Brinkley RV Model Z | 2024, 2025 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley RV Model G | 2024 | 1 | 4 |
| Brinkley RV Model G | 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Brinkley RV Model Z | 2024 | 2 | 4 |
| Brinkley RV Model Z | 2025 | 3 | 5 |
Other structure recalls in 2025
86 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the structure; Brinkley RV filed 12 campaigns in all.
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| 25V889000 18 Dec 2025 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 25V868000 15 Dec 2025 | Gillig, LLC |
| 25V848000 9 Dec 2025 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 25V844000 9 Dec 2025 | Keystone RV Company |
| 25V827000 1 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V829000 1 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025