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Safety recall · 25V042000

Equipment: solar panel Brinkley RV recall

Brinkley RV reported this recall to NHTSA on January 30, 2025. It covers about 1,723 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V042000
Reported
Jan 30, 2025
Vehicles
1,723
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar charge controller may fail and overheat.

The risk

An overheated controller increases the risk of fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2501.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Brinkley RV dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V042000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2024 Brinkley RV Model G14C
2025 Brinkley RV Model G03C

Questions

Is the 25V042000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Brinkley RV's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V042000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V042000 announced?

Brinkley RV reported it to NHTSA on January 30, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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